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PREVIEW: COSMOS CLASH WITH LEADERS ARMADA

New York host unbeaten Jacksonville at MCU Park
Published Apr 20, 2017

WHO

New York Cosmos vs. Jacksonville Armada FC

WHEN & WHERE

Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. ET | MCU Park in Brooklyn, New York   

WATCH & FOLLOW

  • Watch LIVE on MSG Networks and beIN Sports
  • Follow @NYCosmos and #NYCvJAX on Twitter for updates

THE STAKES

The New York Cosmos look to get their first home win of the season as they take on Jacksonville Armada. The Boys in Blue are currently top of the NASL standings, with 7 points in a 2-1-0 (W-D-L) record.

The Cosmos will be looking to unlock a sturdy Armada defense that has yet to concede. Jacksonville are second in the league in possession, rarely letting their opponents near the ball.

New York will have to watch out for midfielder, Zach Steinberger, who scored in Jacksonville's road win against FC Edmonton on April 9. He was one of two players to keep the Cosmos from a clean sheet in their 4-2 win over the Armada in the 2016 Fall Season.

The Cosmos and the Armada are the only teams to have more than one clean sheet so far in the 2017 NASL Season.

MATCHUP HISTORY

New York have a 4-1-1 (W-D-L) record against Jacksonville. The Cosmos have never lost to the Armada at home.

NOTES

Maurer's Hour

Cosmos goalkeeper, Jimmy Maurer, is currently first in the NASL in saves with 16.

Double Duty

Defender, Ayoze, has been instrumental to the Cosmos attack, leading the team or tied for the lead in goals, chances created, shots on target and touches.

Goals Galore

New York has scored 13 goals in six games against Jacksonville, the most of any team in the NASL.

Home Clean Home

The Cosmos have kept three clean sheets in four of their home games against the Armada.