BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Bristol Rhythm AFC has moved to the top spot in the national rankings after Erie Commodores FC played to a draw, the club announced Saturday in a social media post.
The club said it now holds the No. 1 ranking in the nation with a perfect 5-0 record and five clean sheets through its first five matches of the season.
According to a graphic shared by the club, Bristol Rhythm AFC sits atop the standings with 15 points from five matches. Erie Commodores FC, which had previously held the top position, is second after posting a 7-0-1 record through eight matches.
“Rhythm Nation, we’re officially No. 1 in the Nation,” the club wrote in its post.
The achievement adds further significance to Bristol’s upcoming “High Voltage Clash” against Greenville United FC on June 20 at Gene Malcolm Stadium. The club is encouraging supporters to fill the stadium as it prepares to defend its top ranking.
Bristol Rhythm AFC has outscored opponents while maintaining a perfect defensive record, recording a clean sheet in every match this season.
By the NumbersNational ranking: No. 1Record: 5-0-0Clean sheets: 5Points: 15
Upcoming match: June 20 vs. Greenville United FC at Gene Malcolm Stadium
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Bristol Rhythm AFC enters its June 20 home match as the nation’s top-ranked club, carrying an undefeated record and a streak of five consecutive clean sheets.