Detroit City FC faced Hartford Athletic in a closely contested USL Championship match that ended in a 1-1 draw. Hartford took an early lead with a goal from Mamadou Dieng, but Ben Morris equalized shortly after, preventing Detroit from securing three points at home. Despite the draw, Detroit remains in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 10-8-8, while Hartford sits in 11th place at 8-12-5. Detroit has struggled at home, failing to win in their last six matches and scoring only three goals in that span. In contrast, Hartford is on a positive trajectory, having recently secured a 2-1 victory against top-of-the-table Louisville City, and is now within striking distance of the playoff spots. Both teams face crucial upcoming matches as they aim to improve their standings.