Detroit City FC Plays Birmingham Legion FC

Detroit City FC is set to continue its three-game road trip with a match against Birmingham Legion FC on Friday night at Protective Stadium. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast locally on Detroit50 (WKBD-TV). Fans in Michigan can also stream the match for free at CBSDetroit.com. Detroit City enters this matchup following a 1-1 draw against Las Vegas Lights FC, where Ben Morris scored a remarkable 40-yard goal to give his team a brief lead before a Las Vegas equalizer. The draw against Las Vegas extended Detroit's streak to three consecutive draws, leaving them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings with 31 points. The competition is tight, with only six points separating fourth-place Indy Eleven from ninth-place North Carolina FC. Birmingham Legion, currently in fifth place with 35 points, is also in contention for playoff positioning. Birmingham Legion comes into the match on a high note after securing a 2-1 victory against Monterey Bay FC. Goals from Kobe Hernandez-Foster and Stefano Pinho helped Birmingham take a commanding lead, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Notably, Birmingham previously defeated Detroit City in their last encounter, scoring two late goals to clinch the win. Fans interested in attending the match can purchase tickets through the Detroit City FC website. As both teams vie for crucial points, the match promises to be an exciting showdown in the Eastern Conference.