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Match Preview: Puerto Rico vs. Atlanta
Posted on Tue, May 15, 2012

The first-place Islanders return to NASL look to extend their lead atop the NASL Standings to four points with a victory. Atlanta is seeking their first victory of the season.

Puerto Rico Islanders vs. Atlanta Silverbacks

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. EDT

BayamÏŒn Soccer Complex

BayamÏŒn, Puerto Rico

Webcast:  NASL on Ustream

2011 Series: Islanders won 3-0-1 

 

 

  Puerto Rico Atlanta
Head Coach Adrian Whitbread Alex Pineda Chacón
2012 Records 4-1-1, 13pts 0-4-2, 4pts
Goal Leaders David Foley (3) Reinaldo Navia (5)
Assists Leaders Jonathan Faña (3) Danilo Turcios (2)

 

QUICK FACTS

 

Puerto Rico

  • The Islanders will play five games in nine days beginning Wednesday (two NASL matches and three CFU Club Championship matches)
  • Jonathan Faña is second in the NASL in assists with three.
  • David Foley is tied for second in the NASL with four goals.

Atlanta

  • M Danilo Turcios has two assists on the season. Turcios featured in the 2010 FIFA World Cup for Honduras.
  • F Reinaldo Navia leads the league with five goals and was named NASL Player of the Month for April.
  • M Nico Coluluca is suspended from this game.
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Standings
TEAM GP W T L GD PTS
Carolina RailHawks 6 3 2 1 4 11
Tampa Bay Rowdies 6 3 2 1 3 11
Atlanta Silverbacks 6 3 1 2 1 10
Minnesota United FC 6 2 2 2 1 8
FC Edmonton 6 2 2 2 1 8
San Antonio Scorpions 6 1 2 3 -4 5
Fort Lauderdale Strikers 6 1 1 4 -6 4
*Tiebreakers: 1. Goal Differential - 2. Total Goals - 3. Head-to-Head record