Detroit City FC recorded its first loss of the season on Sunday afternoon, falling to Lansing United, 3-1, at Michigan State University’s DeMartin Stadium.
City’s David Edwardson (Heddon F.C., England) netted Detroit’s lone goal – his first career goal – in the 44th minute, a strike from 20 yards out that flew past goalkeeper Quinn McAnaney and into the top corner of the United goal.
The afternoon result comes less than 48 hours after Detroit’s 6-1 victory over Minnesota TwinStars.
After a slow start for Detroit in the first half, Lansing’s Stephen Owusu took advantage and opened the scoring in the 13th minute.
United maintained most of the possession and created most of the chances between the in-state clubs for the rest of the half, but Edwardson’s rocket of a strike ensured City would head into the locker rooms level at 1-1.
Even though City came out in the second half looking more composed on both sides of the ball, Lansing took advantage of its chances, with Jason Stacy scoring in the 64th minute and Matt Rickard following in the 79th minute to seal a 3-1 win for the home team.
Le Rouge wasn’t without chances in the second half, though.
In the 57th minute, James Murphy (Michigan) possessed the ball inside United’s 18-yard box, cut it back, and let a shot go that forced McAnaney to make a diving save.
Twelve minutes later, Will Mellors-Blair (Michigan) had a great chance for Le Rouge after carrying the ball up field and into United’s box, but he was taken down before he could get a shot off.
The Boys in Rouge will look to bounce back from Sunday’s result next Saturday, June 6, at Cass Tech when they host Madison 56ers at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets to the match at https://www.detcityfc.com/tickets.
