September 13, 2022 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – FC Cincinnati 2 News Release
FC Cincinnati 2 square off against New York City FC II on Sept. 14 in a midweek battle at Scudamore Field at NKU. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.
Wednesday’s encounter is the last match at home before the Orange and Blue wrap up the MLS NEXT Pro season on Sunday against Columbus Crew 2 at Historic Crew Stadium.
MATCH INFORMATION
FC Cincinnati 2 vs New York City FC II
Date: September 14, 2022*
Competition: MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
Site: Scudamore Field at NKU
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Stream:* MLSNEXTPro.com
SEASON SERIES
July 2, 2022 – Belson Stadium – NYCFC (5:1) CIN
NYCFC – J. Denis (3′, 4′), P. Elias (16′), J. Jimenez (18′), J. Gómez (71′)
CIN – A. Akindele (56′)
LATEST RESULTS
Cincinnati played to a 2-0 home loss against Chicago Fire FC II on Sunday. The Orange and Blue dominated the first half of play but allowed two second-half goals to see the visitors leave with three points. Omari Glasgow and Missael Rodríguez found the back of the net for the Fire.
New York City FC II earned two points against New England Revolution II last Saturday. The match finished 0-0 with NYCFC II winning the shootout, 4-2. NYCFC II converted on four straight penalties while goalkeeper Maxwell Weinstein made two saves to deny the Revs takers.
KNOW YOUR OPPONENT
New York City FC sit seventh in the Eastern Conference table, five points behind fourth-place Philadelphia Union II. NYCFC II have struggled of late and are winless over their last seven. The Pigeons hold a 4-4-2 road record but have been shut out in their previous two away trips.
The biggest question heading into the match for New York City FC II is which side will show at Scudamore Field Wednesday afternoon? The team that put seven past Orlando City B earlier in the year, or the side that conceded five against Chicago Fire II a few weeks ago?
NYCFC II have been in an offensive rut scoring just one goal in their last five matches. Despite their offensive struggles, NYCFC will be confident against the Orange and Blue having scored five goals against the 2’s earlier this year.
New York City FC II need a win Wednesday to keep their playoff hopes alive. A loss in regulation or in a shootout would see NYCFC II eliminated from playoff contention.
WHO/WHAT TO WATCH
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