Connecticut United beat Crown Legacy FC 2-0 in MLS Next Pro, with goals from Bryan Destin and Miklos Barnabas Tanyi. The visitors had just 35% possession, but they took their chances when it mattered.
Bryan Destin put Connecticut United ahead in the 16th minute, assisted by Andre Applewhaite. Miklos Barnabas Tanyi doubled the lead in the 72nd minute, assisted by Dylan Lacy, and the visitors saw the game out. Daniel Longo was sent off in the 50th minute after picking up a second yellow card.
The underlying numbers told the story: Crown Legacy dominated the ball with 65% possession and completed 449 passes to Connecticut's 218, yet it was Connecticut who created the cleaner chances, with an expected goals figure of 1.72 to 0.47. The home side had one big chance and missed it, while Connecticut scored theirs.
