Kamloops United FC returns to Hillside Stadium on Friday night for a BC Premier League doubleheader against Langley United, with both the men's and women's teams looking to build on resilient performances last weekend.
It was a challenging afternoon for both sides against TSS Rovers, as each team was forced to play the entire second half with 10 players following red cards before halftime. Despite being down a player for 45 minutes, the KUFC women's side showed tremendous determination, earning a hard fought 1 to 1 draw against one of the league's top teams. The result moved Haley Bartram's squad to four points on the season and provided another boost of confidence as they continue to climb the table.
Friday presents an opportunity for the women to add to their point total as they take on a Langley United side currently sitting on 13 points. Kamloops enters the match in 7th place and will be looking to take advantage of home field support in front of the Hillside crowd.
The men's side also showed plenty of fight while playing the second half a man down, but ultimately fell 2-0 against TSS. Darren Sarll's group now faces one of its toughest tests of the season as league leading Langley United comes to town.
Kamloops remains in search of valuable points, while Langley arrives in first place and has established itself as one of the league's top sides through the opening portion of the campaign.
The women's match kicks off at 5:00 p.m., followed by the men's match at 7:30 p.m. on June 5 at Hillside Stadium. Fans are encouraged to come out and support both teams as KUFC looks to defend home turf against one of the league's strongest clubs. Admission is free thanks to Matchday sponsor Westside Dental Center.