FC Cincinnati 2 Kickoff MLS NEXT Pro Season against Toronto FC II

March 26, 2023 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – FC Cincinnati 2 News Release

FC Cincinnati 2 open their 2023 MLS NEXT Pro campaign on Monday, March 27 at Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium against Toronto FC II at 7 p.m. ET. Gates open at 6 p.m. ET and admission to the match is free of charge.

The match will also be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV. For more information on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, visit FCCincinnati.com/SeasonPass.

FC CINCINNATI 2 vs TORONTO FC II – MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023 – 7 p.m. ET – SCUDAMORE FIELD AT NKU SOCCER STADIUM

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ALL-TIME SERIES

FC Cincinnati 2 are 1-2-0 all-time against Toronto FC II. The teams faced off three times in MLS NEXT Pro’s inaugural season, playing two matches north of the border and once at Scudamore Field.

SCOUTING TORONTO FC II

Toronto FC II had a largely successful inaugural season in MLS NEXT Pro. The Young Reds finished on 41 points, good for a second-place finish in the Eastern Conference, and earned a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro postseason. Toronto would oust Philadelphia Union 2 in the opening round before falling to Columbus Crew 2 in the conference semifinal.

Toronto’s 44 goals were good for the third-best total in the east in 2022, led by midfielder Paul Rothrock. Rothrock has since joined the Tacoma Defiance, but Toronto remain strong in attack, exercising contract options on Julian Altobelli and Reshaun Walkes. The two combined for 11 goals and five assists in 2022 and were only behind Rothrock from an individual scoring total.

Goalkeeper Luka Gavran returns for a second season following his impressive performances in between the sticks for Toronto in 2022. Gavran registered five clean sheets in 18 regular season appearances, tied for the fourth-best mark in the league. Gavran picked up three clean sheets in four matches midseason to help get the Young Reds into a playoff position.

Toronto FC II looks to start the year younger, with the Young Reds signing four academy products just days before the start of the season. Luca Accettola, Markus Cimermancic, Kundai Mawoko and Adisa De Rosario all inked their first MLS NEXT Pro contracts this past week. The youngsters, with the exception of De Rosario, made appearances for the Young Reds last season and should feature in expanded roles in 2023.

FAMILIAR HOME OPENER – FC Cincinnati 2 once again play host to Toronto FC II in the club’s MLS NEXT Pro home…