After the break of the North American League Cup, the USL is back in action. Eastern Conference leader FC Cincinnati will face their city rivals Columbus Crew on the road, a match that will be a must-see.
Rusianu Agostin has been on fire this season, topping the scoring charts with 12 goals, while he has also created a lot of scoring chances for his teammates. In my opinion, striker Banton Wasikis has to capitalize on his chances and boost his goal tally.
FC Cincinnati is at the top of the table with 15 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses in 23 rounds of league matches. This is mainly due to the team's exceptionally solid defense, which has conceded only slightly more goals than Nashville in the league. The arrivals of Mejiazga and Mosquera have strengthened the back line, while goalkeeper Schlentanu has been in top form.
However, FC Cincinnati's defense will face a tough test against the powerful Columbus Crew. The Columbus Cowboys have scored the most goals on the East Coast so far this season, so this matchup is sure to be a close one.
Despite Columbus Crew's leading scorer Sanalion's move to Saudi Arabia, the team has signed former USMNT sharpshooter Diego Ross, a strength that should not be underestimated. Kristian Ramirez has scored in the first two games of the US-Mexico League Cup and has become the team's main attacking tool, while players such as Guccio Boots Nandis and Alexandre Matan will also need to share the scoring pressure after Sanalion's departure.
