USL1 Orlando City B

Preview: Orlando City B Looks to Secure Their First Win of the Season.

April 17, 2019 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
Orlando City B News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando City B (0-2-1, 1 point) will face Forward Madison FC (0-2-0, 0 points) on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Montverde Academy.

Coming off two losses, Orlando City B was able to secure their first draw of the season when midfielder Ates Diouf scored his first professional goal in the second half (59'). Diouf is a product of Orlando's U-19 Development Academy.

Goalkeeper Juliano Chade, forward Thiago De Souza, defenders Leonardo Silva Simas, and Wilfred Williams made their professional debut on Sunday's match against Tormenta FC. OCB seeks minutes from Ignacio Cubeddu, Jahlane Forbes, Matheus Martins Silva, and Rafael Santos.

Chade, De Souza and Silva Simas have previously played together at Club Athletico Paranaense (CAP) in Brazil. With the familiarity of playing style among the three, the Brazilian natives were able to appear in Sunday's starting lineup providing immediate value to the Young Lions.

Goalkeeper Christian Herrera is currently leading all OCB goalkeepers with saves (6) and Ates Diouf is second among the USL for shots (11).

Coming off their first draw of the season against Tormenta FC, the Young Lions look to secure their first win of the season against Forward Madison FC on Friday, April 19. OCB will head on the road to face North Texas on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Toyota Stadium.

About Orlando City B:

In September 2018, Orlando City B became a founding member of the United Soccer League (USL) League One. With previous stints in USL from 2010 to 14 and from 2016 to 17, OCB continues the Club's rich tradition in the league, having previously won two USL Pro championships and three regular-season titles.

The team plays its home matches at the Montverde Academy, which is also home to the Club's Development Academy. For more information on OCB, visit OrlandoCitySC.com.

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