FCC 2 Host Inter Miami CF II in Final Match at NKU Soccer Stadium

July 31, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – FC Cincinnati News Release

FC Cincinnati 2 return to NKU Soccer Stadium for the first of three straight home matches starting this Sunday against Inter Miami CF II. It is the third and final meeting between the two sides with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

MATCH INFORMATION

FC Cincinnati 2 vs. Inter Miami CF II

Date: July 31, 2022

Competition: MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season

Site: NKU Soccer Stadium

Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET

Stream: MLSNEXTPro.com

SEASON SERIES

April 23, 2022 – FCC 2 (0:1) MIA

MIA – T. Bagley (L. Sunderland) 39′

June 19, 2022 – MIA (4:0) CIN

MIA – S. Hundal (H. Neville) 15′, B. Cremaschi (H. Neville) 40′, I. Boatwright (J. Jones) 68′, S. Borgelin (M. Mendez) 82′

LATEST RESULTS

FC Cincinnati 2 earned three points on the road against Rochester NY FC in a 2-0 win last Friday. Isaac Atanga and Nicque Daley scored their first goals for FCC 2 while Beckham Sunderland’s eight saves kept Rochester off the scoresheet. Inter Miami CF II earned a point against New York City FC II after forcing a penalty shootout at Belson Stadium. Shanyder Borgelin scored two goals in four minutes to pull Miami level in the second half.

KNOW YOUR OPPONENT

Inter Miami CF II currently sit fifth in the Eastern Conference and find themselves just three points off a playoff spot with eight matches to play. Miami has struggled to find consistent success this season playing to seven wins and seven losses on the year. Strong results have been met with less than stellar performances and have led to a Jekyll and Hyde type season. Miami has played well at home (5-2-1, 18 GS), with notable wins against Columbus Crew 2 and New England Revolution II, but have struggled on the road (2-5-1, 7 GS). Miami has won both matches this year against the Orange and Blue and will look for a season sweep on Sunday.

WHO/WHAT TO WATCH

FCC 2

Isaac Atanga – Isaac Atanga opened his scoring account for FCC 2 last week against Rochester. Atanga led the team in shots, key passes, and picked up an assist on Nicque Daley’s late second half goal. Atanga kept things rolling in a midweek friendly against Mogi Mirim Esporte Clube where the forward scored a hat trick in a 4-3 win. If available Atanga will be FCC 2’s number one attacking option.

MIAMI

Romeo Beckham – Romeo, son of famed Manchester United man David Beckham, has been creating a name for himself at the MLS NEXT Pro level. He currently leads the league in assists (7) and is the creative sparkplug for Inter Miami CF II…