Huntsville City Football Club Earns 1-1 Draw in Home Opener Against Orlando City B
March 22, 2024 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Huntsville City Football Club News Release
Huntsville, Ala. - Huntsville City Football Club recorded its second result of the season with a 1-1 draw against Orlando City B in its home opener at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. Orlando earned the extra point in a 4-3 shootout win.
Huntsville got the scoring started in the 26th minute when Brennan Creek's cross from a corner found Joel Sangwa's head, who knocked the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.
Orlando equalized in the 35th minute through Justin Ellis. The match finished tied 1-1, and Orlando earned the extra point with a 4-3 shoot-out win.
Huntsville City FC will be back in action next Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. CT against Columbus Crew 2 at the Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. Tickets for the match can be purchased here.
Notes:
Huntsville City
has scored in all but one match at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium all-time
is unbeaten all-time in home openers
Alexis Cerritos made his Huntsville City FC and MLS NEXT Pro debut
Scott Cheevers, Brennan Creek, and Maximus Ekk made their first Huntsville City FC and MLS NEXT Pro starts
Brennan Creek recorded his first assist of the season
Isaiah Johnston served as team captain for the second time this season
Joel Sangwa scored his first goal of the season
Huntsville City FC Communications -
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