News Summary
Asheville City secured a 1-0 win against Dothan United, maintaining its perfect record in the USL League 2 season. Simon Carlson’s penalty goal in the 18th minute was the decisive moment at Greenwood Field. Dothan United showcased strong defense in the match, but the loss ended their seven-game winning streak. Asheville City now leads the South Central Division with 21 points, while Dothan United remains in second place, just three points behind. Both teams look forward to their next matches as they aim to solidify their standings in the league.
Asheville, North Carolina – Asheville City maintained its undefeated streak in the 2025 USL League 2 season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Dothan United in a tightly contested match at Greenwood Field on Saturday night. This victory solidified Asheville’s position as the top team in the South Central Division, with the defending champions now holding 21 points from seven matches.
Asheville City’s win came early in the match when Simon Carlson converted a penalty kick in the 18th minute. The penalty was awarded following a foul committed by Dothan United inside the box. Dothan’s goalkeeper, Yago Darub, was unable to prevent the goal, marking a critical moment in the match.
Despite the setback, Dothan United demonstrated commendable defensive skills, restricting Asheville to a single goal, marking only the second occasion this season the team has held its opponents to fewer than two goals. The loss concluded Dothan’s impressive seven-game winning streak, which had started with a win streak following their initial defeat to Montgomery United.
Asheville City entered the match with an impressive performance record, having scored 31 goals while allowing only 1 through their first six games. Their commanding goal difference underscored their dominance in the season leading up to this vital game. The match against Dothan United was crucial for both teams, as it determined control over the top position in the division.
With the victory, Asheville City’s season record now stands at 7 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws (7-0-0), firmly placing them in the lead of the division. Meanwhile, Dothan United’s season record has shifted to 7 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws (7-2-0), with a league record of 6 wins and 2 losses (6-2-0). Despite the defeat, Dothan United remains in second place in the division standings, trailing Asheville by just three points.
Following this match, Dothan United will next face Apotheos FC in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. Central Time. The team will return home on Saturday, June 28, to take on Columbus United at 7:30 p.m. Central Time. This upcoming schedule presents Dothan with the opportunity to recover and regain their momentum following their first loss of the season.
The significance of this match was underscored by the previous performances of both teams, as they have both shown competitive strength in the lead-up to the clash. Dothan United had completed a challenging series of games against other top division teams, accumulating 6 points from 2 wins while also experiencing one recent loss to Asheville City. As both teams look ahead, the results of this match are expected to influence their strategies and preparations for the remaining games of the season.
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- WTVY: Asheville City vs Dothan United
- WDHN: Dothan United Showdown
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- Wikipedia: Asheville City SC
- Google Search: USL League 2 2025
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