Orlando City B at FC Cincinnati 2
Sunday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.
NKU Soccer Stadium, Highland Heights, KY
Queen City Clash
Orlando City B holds a 4W-3L-1D series record against FC Cincinnati 2 entering Sunday's contest. FC Cincinnati 2 claimed the most recent meeting between the sides with a 4-1 victory over the Lions on Oct. 5, 2025, in Orlando City B's regular-season finale. Defender Albright Chiklamso scored OCB's lone goal in the defeat, marking the first professional goal of his career.
Judelson Opens Account
Dylan Judelson opened his professional account in Orlando City B's matchup against Crown Legacy FC on July 5, scoring the Lions' lone goal in the 1-1 draw. The midfielder converted a cut-back pass from Parker Amoo-Mensah to equalize the match just three minutes after Crown Legacy FC opened the scoring. The Orlando City Academy product has made 32 appearances for OCB since making his professional debut against Columbus Crew 2 on March 9, 2025.
Shootout Season
Orlando City B's 1-1 draw against Crown Legacy FC marked the Lions' sixth trip to an end-of-regulation shootout this season, tied for the most in MLS NEXT Pro. Crown Legacy FC claimed the extra point in the latest contest, converting four attempts from the penalty spot to Orlando City's two. The Lions have earned the extra point in three of their six shootouts this year, prevailing against Inter Miami CF II, Carolina Core FC and Chicago Fire FC II.
Holding The Line
Orlando City B has conceded three or more goals just three times through its first 17 matches of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season. The Lions have only conceded more than two goals once on the road this year, in a 3-1 loss at Chattanooga FC on April 11. Since that match, Orlando City B has held opponents to two goals or fewer in 12 consecutive contests.
