August 14, 2022 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – FC Cincinnati 2 News Release
FC Cincinnati 2 welcomes in-state rival, Columbus Crew 2, to TQL Stadium Sunday night in the second installment of the ‘Hell is 2 Real’ derby. Crew 2 took three points in the first meeting between the sides at Historic Crew Stadium on July 16. The match will be the first MLS NEXT Pro fixture held at TQL Stadium and follows Saturday’s MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Atlanta United. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.
MATCH INFORMATION
FC Cincinnati 2 vs Columbus Crew 2
Date: August 14, 2022
Competition: MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
Site: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Oh.
Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET
Stream: MLSNEXTPro.com
SEASON SERIES
July 16, 2022 – CLB (4:0) CIN
CLB – D. Strachan (25′), J. Russell-Rowe (40′, 82′), M. Micaletto (79′)
LATEST RESULTS
FCC 2 came up short in a five-goal thriller last weekend against Philadelphia Union II. Jesús Bueno opened the scoring for Philadelphia with Christopher Donovan adding a second early in the second half. Arquimides Ordóñez pulled one back for the Orange and Blue before Bueno netted his second of the match a few moments later. Kai Thomas scored his first goal for the club in the 85th minute, but it was too little too late as Philly held on to win, 3-2.
Columbus bounced back from a rare defeat to Philadelphia Union II on July 31 with a 3-0 win against New York City FC II this past Sunday at Lower.com Field. Jacen Russell-Rowe earned Columbus three points, scoring two goals, while Sean Zawadzki scored his first goal for Crew 2 in the win. Columbus finished the match outshooting NYCFC II, 15-5.
KNOW YOUR OPPONENT
Columbus Crew 2 are legitimate MLS NEXT Pro Cup contenders. Dominant on both sides of the ball, Columbus has scored 42 goals this season while conceding 15, a league-best, in 18 matches. Crew 2 enter the weekend atop the Eastern Conference, nine points clear of second-place Toronto FC II. Columbus boasts a 2.28 points per game average, a league high, and have lost just three matches all season.
WHO/WHAT TO WATCH
Harrison Robledo – Harrison Robledo has featured heavily as a defensive midfielder for FCC 2 this season. But in his last two appearances, Robledo has showcased his ability to contribute on the offensive end as well. Robledo scored his first goal for the 2s against Inter Miami CF II and picked up an assist last week against Philadelphia Union II. Look for Robledo to be patrolling the center of the park against a strong Columbus Crew 2 side.
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