Back home on Sat at 7 p.m., NCFC will defend their fort at Sahlen's Stadium Soccer Park, the game is Kicks 4 Kids Night with PNC as presenting partner in the game. A win affords the home team the chance to gain a spot near the top of the table, now in 5th a win would vault them into as high as 2nd with a game in hand. Last week was a 3-0 win at the Charlotte Independence as de Luz, Lomis & Speas found the back of the net. This 6th straight win over them helped them improve their confidence as prior to this they were winless over 3 games. Hartford presents a different opponent as the 2019 expansion side in its first season of play is also seeking its first victory in history at 0-7. Hartford dropped tight games with both the Battery and Indy Eleven and big losses of 4-0 each with the Red Bulls & Rowdies, this is the last game of their 8 game road trip, better than losing at home. Top goal getter for NCFC, Lomis has hit in the last 3 games and they hope to dictate the game. Catch the game on ESPN+.