Ikoba followed up that brace with another two-goal performance in Minnesota on June 8. The striker played the full 90 against MNUFC 2 and added his fourth and fifth goals of the campaign. His five goals pace Sporting KC II.
Shane Donovan has found a connection with Ikoba, assisting on three of his last four goals. Those three assists are most on SKC II, and, coupled with his three goals, have him atop the charts in goal contributions for the team. Forward Missael Rodriguez also found the back of the net against Minnesota, scoring a banger with the final kick of the game. His four goals on the campaign are tied for second on the team.
Head coach Lee Tschantret will be back on the touchline for the matchup with Austin after serving a one game suspension for yellow card accumulation. He will also get forward Kashan Hines back from international duty after the SKC Academy player joined the U-17s for a team camp in Brazil. Hines appeared in two friendlies against Brazil. The forward scored in his last MLS NEXT Pro appearance and has four goals this season.