Tonight, the Dayton Dutch Lions FC are on the road to face the Michigan Bucks. This is the third and final meeting between two clubs, and the only time that DDL will play the Bucks in Michigan. The two clubs have been evenly matched over the past two seasons, which has provided some exciting and extremely competitive play.
The two clubs have been evenly matched over the past two seasons, which has provided some exciting and extremely competitive play. The teams split their only two meetings in 2016, with each side winning at home, and have split the first two matchups at DOC Stadium this season. Tonight will be a crucial game in the PDL playoff race, as the 2nd place Bucks currently lead the 3rd place Dutch Lions by 4 points. DDL has stayed within striking distance of the final playoff spot all season long, and will move within 1 point with a win. The Dutch Lions remain the only loss for the Bucks, whose unbeaten streak currently stands at eight games.
The final matchup between the Dayton Dutch Lions and Michigan Bucks will feature some of the PDL’s top players. The two clubs currently have three players in the Top 10 of the PDL’s Top Prospect List. Michigan has #1 prospect, Francis Atuahene, and #5 prospect, Bradley Dunwell. The Dutch Lions’ Amass Amankona is the #10 PDL prospect.
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