Coe, Chan and Niuafe return for Hounds showdown
RFCLA have announced their lineup to face the Chicago Hounds in a match that will have the entire Western Conference taking note this Monday night.
Coming off a statement win over Anthem RC, RFCLA travels to Chicago this weekend in search of another key victory to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Matt Heaton returns to the starting lineup, stepping in for the suspended Ben Houston, while Maliu Niuafe makes his comeback from injury to replace Justus Tavai.
RFCLA standout Ed Timposn will shift the number 8 spot, with Semi Kunatani named to come off the bench.
In the backline, Nick Chan enters the matchday 23 in place of Matias Jensen, and Canadian veteran Andrew Coe returns from injury, taking the spot of fellow Canadian Set Purdy.
Head Coach Steve Hoiles continues to lead a squad hungry for postseason play.
The match will air live on ESPN+ and FanDuel Sports Network SoCal.
RFCLA will return home on Tuesday before hosting their regular season finale on Sunday, May 25 at 3 PM, against the Miami Sharks at Championship Stadium, Orange County Great Park.
Tickets for this Saturday’s match against Anthem RC are available now.
All fans in attendance will receive a $10 merchandise voucher for the RFCLA Store, while Club 24 members will receive a $20 voucher.
RFCLA Team to Face the Chicago Hounds, Monday Nay 19, 5:00 PM at SeatGeek Stadium, Chicago.
- Alessandro Heaney
- Benjamin Sugars
- Maliu Niuafe
- Jason Damm
- Jurie Van Vuuren
- Timothy Anstee
- Matthew Heaton
- Edward Timpson
- Gonzalo Bertranou
- Christian Leali'ifano
- Rory Van Vugt
- William Meakes
- Nicholas Chan
- Seth Purdey
- Vaughen Isaacs
- Michelangelo Sosene-Feagai
- Tim Ohlwein
- Franco Van Den Berg
- Lucas Bur
- Semi Kunatani
- Tasman Smith
- Seth Purdey
- Matthew Anticev
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