FC Tucson has swept through its first three Women's Premier Soccer League games, outscoring its opponents 9-2 and taking an early lead in the Desert Conference.
The team will get an opportunity to put even room between itself and its nearest challenger when it travels to Campo Verde High School Stadium in Gilbert Saturday (7 pm PT) for a match against FC Arizona.
Luz Duarte leads FC Tucson with four goals, while Erin Craig has three apiece and Jaden Bailey has two.
The Rundown
This is FC Arizona’s second year in the Desert Conference. The team is coached by Tara Koleski, who was the previous head coach for the Dominican University of California and was appointed head coach of FC Arizona on March 1, 2021.
RELATED: FC Arizona Roster
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FC Arizona won its previous game at SC Del Sol, 2-1. FC Arizona sits second behind Tucson at 2-2-0. The Phoneix-based squad trails Tucson by three points and has a goal differential of +2.
RELATED: WPSL Standings
Head to Head
On June 9, FC Tucson beat FC Arizona, 2-0, at Kino Stadium with Craig scoring in the first half and Duarte scoring in the second half. This will be the last meeting between the two teams this season.
WATCH: FC Tucson @ FC Arizona on ElevenSports.com
Opponent's To Watch
In the first four games of the season, there are three players to watch for FC Arizona. The first two are the top goal scorers for the club, midfielder Katrina Wetherell and forward Hannah Scafaria, who have two goals apiece. In defense, Alyssa Murray leads in the back and also leads the team with two assists.
Back Home
FC Tucson will return to Kino North Stadium for a rematch with Atomic City FC on Friday, June 25, at 7 p.m.
FC Tucson has swept through its first three Women’s Premier Soccer League games, outscoring its opponents 9-2 and taking an early lead in the Desert Conference.
The team will get an opportunity to put even room between itself and its nearest challenger when it travels to Campo Verde High School Stadium in Gilbert Saturday (7 pm PT) for a match against FC Arizona.
Luz Duarte leads FC Tucson with four goals, while Erin Craig has three apiece and Jaden Bailey has two.
The Rundown
This is FC Arizona’s second year in the Desert Conference. The team is coached by Tara Koleski, who was the previous head coach for the Dominican University of California and was appointed head coach of FC Arizona on March 1, 2021.
RELATED: FC Arizona Roster
Team Form
FC Arizona won its previous game at SC Del Sol, 2-1. FC Arizona sits second behind Tucson at 2-2-0. The Phoneix-based squad trails Tucson by three points and has a goal differential of +2.
RELATED: WPSL Standings
Head to Head
On June 9, FC Tucson beat FC Arizona, 2-0, at Kino Stadium with Craig scoring in the first half and Duarte scoring in the second half. This will be the last meeting between the two teams this season.
WATCH: FC Tucson @ FC Arizona on ElevenSports.com
Opponent’s To Watch
In the first four games of the season, there are three players to watch for FC Arizona. The first two are the top goal scorers for the club, midfielder Katrina Wetherell and forward Hannah Scafaria, who have two goals apiece. In defense, Alyssa Murray leads in the back and also leads the team with two assists.
Back Home
FC Tucson will return to Kino North Stadium for a rematch with Atomic City FC on Friday, June 25, at 7 p.m.
