September 11, 2022 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – FC Cincinnati 2 News Release
FC Cincinnati 2 take on Chicago Fire FC II on Sunday night at Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Tonight’s meeting will be the third and final match of the season between the two sides.
MATCH INFORMATION
FC Cincinnati 2 vs Chicago Fire FC II
Date: September 11, 2022
Competition: MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
Site: Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium
Kickoff: 5:05 p.m. ET
Stream: MLSNEXTPro.com
SEASON SERIES
May 15, 2022, SeatGeek Stadium – CHI (3:1) CIN
CHI – O. Glasgow (28′), V. Bezerra (57′), A. Monis (85′)
CIN – A. Akindele (29′)
July 10, 2022, Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium – CIN (0:3) CHI
CHI – J. Fleming (27′), J. Casas (36′), J. Penn (64′)
LATEST RESULTS
FC Cincinnati 2 shared points with Orlando City B in a 2-2 draw on Aug. 29 at Osceola Heritage Park. Calvin Harris and Nick Markanich scored two second-half goals to give FCC 2 the lead before Orlando’s Favian Loyola knotted things at two apiece. The match went to an extra-time shootout where the Orange and Blue would outlast OCB, 7-6.
Chicago Fire FC II suffered their 11th loss of the season last Saturday against Columbus Crew 2. The Eastern Conference leaders took a two-goal lead into the break before scoring a third in the second half to put the match away. Chicago’s Omari Glasgow pulled one back with ten minutes to play to keep the Fire from being shut out.
KNOW YOUR OPPONENT
Chicago Fire FC II were officially eliminated from playoff contention last week with their loss against Columbus Crew 2. The Fire have spent the majority of the season near the bottom of the table after a slow start to the season that saw the Fire earn just four points through six matches.
Chicago have conceded 44 goals, tied for the third highest total amongst Eastern Conference teams. The Fire have been decent at home but have struggled on the road playing to a 2-7-2 record away from SeatGeek Stadium.
Victor Bezerra and Josh Penn are the danger men for Chicago, combining for 15 goals and six assists on the year. Alex Monis leads the team in total appearances and minutes and has scored four goals, including one against the Orange and Blue on May 15.
WHO/WHAT TO WATCH
EVAN LOURO – Evan Louro made his debut for the Orange and Blue against Orlando after signing for FC Cincinnati on Aug. 22. Louro showcased what made him the 2021 USL Championship goalkeeper of the year. Louro made six saves on the night, all in…
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