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USL Preview: Orlando City B vs. FC Cincinnati

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 05/03/16, 9:09AM EDT

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Orlando looks to build on second win against visiting Cincinnati


Photo courtesy Mark Thor / Orlando City B

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Orlando City B will try to build on its second win of the season when it welcomes FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night, with the visitors looking to add to their run of four points from the past two games. Kickoff at the Titan Soccer Complex is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Matchcenter: http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218590

Orlando City B news and notes

  • Current record: 2-4-1, 7 points
  • Orlando took its second win in the past three games with a 1-0 win against FC Montreal on Sunday night as Michael Cox scored the only goal.
  • The Lions had to play a man down for 72 minutes after Devron Garcia was sent off early in the game, but a five-save shutout by Mark Ridgers preserved the win for the hosts.
  • Cox’s goal was his second of the season, putting him tied with Tyler Turner for the team lead.
  • Orlando has struggled in second halves this season, being outscored 6-2.

FC Cincinnati news and notes

  • Current record: 3-2-1, 10 points
  • Cincinnati earned a 1-1 draw in its last outing against Wilmington Hammerheads FC, as Paul Nicholson scored his first goal for the club.
  • Coach John Harkes’ side has taken victory in each of its previous two away games, taking victory against Bethlehem Steel FC and Toronto FC II.
  • Three players sit tied for the team-high in goals, with Sean Okoli, Andrew Weideman and Austin Berry all having tallied twice.
  • Corben Bone leads Cincinnati with two assists, while six other players have also recorded helpers this season.

2016 Team leaders

  • Goals: Orlando – Michael Cox, Tyler Turner, 2; Cincinnati – Sean Okoli, Andrew Wiedeman, Austin Berry, 2
  • Assists: Toronto – Orlando – Lewis Neal, Jonathan Valenzuela, Hadji Barry, Richie Laryea, 1; Cincinnati – Corben Bone, 2

Series notes

  • This is the first meeting between the teams.

Officials

  • REF: Jasmine Peralta
  • AR1: Esteban Rosano
  • AR2: Chris Beaulac
  • 4TH: Matthew Schwartz

Game hashtag:

  • #ORLvCIN

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