August 7, 2022 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – FC Cincinnati 2 News Release
FC Cincinnati 2 are set to square off against Philadelphia Union II on Sunday, August 7 at Mercy Health Training Center at 6 p.m. ET. It’s the second and final meeting between the two sides with Philadelphia claiming three points against FCC 2 on March 27.
MATCH INFORMATION
FC Cincinnati 2 vs Philadelphia Union II
Date: August 7, 2022
Competition: MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
Site: Mercy Health Training Center, Milford, OH.
Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET
Stream: MLSNEXTPro.com
SEASON SERIES
March 27, 2022 – PHI (2:0) CIN
PHI – C. Paternina Molina (4′), J. Bueno (58′)
LATEST RESULTS
The Orange and Blue picked up one point against Inter Miami CF II on Sunday night in the team’s first penalty shootout of the season. Harrison Robledo opened the scoring fifty-seven seconds in with a perfectly placed free kick from twenty-five yards out. Dairon Reyes equalized for Miami in the 61st sending the match to penalties where Miami would go on to win 4-3.
Philadelphia Union II took down Eastern Conference leaders, Columbus Crew 2, at Subaru Park last Sunday. Paxten Aaronson and Noah Fuson traded goals before Stefan Stojanovic broke the 1-1 tie with a stunning volley in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to sink the crew.
KNOW YOUR OPPONENT
Philadelphia started MLS NEXT Pro play with a bang winning four of their first seven matches, suffering just one loss, and totaling fifteen points over that span. Since the win against Orlando City B on May 16, Union II have managed just eight points through nine matches, conceding eighteen goals while scoring seven. Philadelphia has put together back-to-back wins against Orlando City B and Columbus Crew 2 and look to make it three straight against the Orange and Blue this weekend. The Union currently sit 7th in the East and are three points back of Toronto FC II, who occupy the four spot.
WHO/WHAT TO WATCH
FCC 2
Nico Campuzano – Beckham Sunderland left Sunday’s match against Inter Miami CF II with an injury and will likely miss FCC 2’s match against Union II. That means Nico Campuzano is in line for a start between the sticks Sunday evening. In replacement of Sunderland, Campuzano made one save to keep Miami from taking the lead and saved Miami’s first penalty. Campuzano has started one match this season making four saves.
PHILADELPHIA UNION II
Christopher Donovan – One Union II player looking to regain his early season form is Christopher Donovan. Donovan scored three…
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