Barry Coffey leads Hartford Athletic into USL Cup semifinal against Colorado Springs

Midfielder Barry Coffey has emerged as the primary goal-scoring threat for Hartford Athletic heading into Tuesday's Prinx Tires USL Cup semifinal match at Trinity Health Stadium. The 25-year-old Irish native, who developed at Scottish club Celtic FC, has recorded three goals in his last four appearances. He leads his team with six goals and 31 shots this season, often converting chances created by teammate Sebastian Anderson. Anderson, a veteran midfielder, has tallied five assists and 36 chances created in 16 matches. Hartford Athletic maintains a defensive focus, having allowed an average of one goal per game with goalkeeper Antony Siaha recording eight clean sheets. The club enters the match looking to build on its inaugural trophy victory from last season while competing in the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

• 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — This goal-sniper from Ireland giving Hartford Athletic a leg up in chase for second Cup