Orlando City B at Chicago Fire FC II
Saturday, August 15, 4:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Ill.
Return from the North
After representing Canada at the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship, Orlando City SC defender Clovis Archange returned to Orlando City B's lineup in Tuesday's match against NYCFC II. The Homegrown defender played all 90 minutes in his first MLS NEXT Pro appearance since July 17 against Chattanooga FC.
Windy City Results
Orlando City B has found success against Chicago Fire FC II throughout the clubs' MLS NEXT Pro history, holding a 5W-2L-3D record across 10 all-time meetings. The Lions defeated Chicago 2-1 on March 8 at Osceola Heritage Park before the sides played to a 2-2 draw on April 26 at SeatGeek Stadium, where Orlando City B claimed the extra point in the end-of-regulation shootout.
Purple Pipeline Progress
Orlando City Academy U-17 midfielder Deshnick Nkeh and defender Landon Mellecker each made their professional debuts in Orlando City B's match against NYCFC II on Aug. 11. The duo entered as second-half substitutes in the 77th minute, becoming the latest Academy products to advance through the club's developmental pipeline.
Earning the Start
Brady Kendall and Nicolas Torres each made their first professional starts in Orlando City B's match against NYCFC II on Aug. 11. Kendall earned the start in his sixth appearance of the season, while Torres made his first professional start in his 11th appearance after recording his first professional assist against Huntsville City FC on June 13.
