Northern Virginia FC and Loudoun United FC 2 played out a 3–3 draw in USL League Two action on Friday night, splitting six goals in an entertaining contest. Specific goalscorer details were not confirmed at the time of writing.

The match produced goals at both ends throughout, with neither side able to establish a decisive advantage. Northern Virginia found the net three times on home turf but were pegged back on each occasion by a Loudoun United FC 2 side that refused to go away. The two sides combined for six goals without a single card being shown, as the referee kept his cards in his pocket for the full 90 minutes.

The result means both teams take a point from the local rivalry, though the draw may feel like a missed opportunity for Northern Virginia, who held home-field advantage and will wonder how they let three goals slip past their backline. Loudoun United FC 2, meanwhile, can take encouragement from their ability to match their opponents blow for blow on the road.

A share of the spoils keeps both sides in the early-season mix as USL League Two play continues to take shape.