MLS Orlando City SC

The Assist: Orlando City SC at FC Cincinnati - September 2, 2023

September 1, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Orlando City SC News Release


The Need to Know:

Date & Time: Saturday, September 2, 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: TQL Stadium; Cincinnati, Ohio.

Competition: MLS Regular Season

Where to Watch/Listen:

Broadcast: Apple TV - Free

English Radio: 96.9 The Game

Spanish Radio: Acción 97.9 FM

The Story:

Martín Ojeda netted his fifth goal as a Lion after scoring an equalizer against Charlotte FC. The draw helped the Lions move up one spot in the Eastern Conference where they now rank third.

FC Cincinnati ranks as the top club in the Eastern Conference and MLS' best home team with a 12-0-1 record at TQL Stadium.

With Wednesday's draw, Orlando City became the MLS' best road team, leading the league with a 6-3-4 record on the road.

The Lions match against FC Cincinnati serves as their third match in eight days. After the match, the Lions will embark on a break returning to the pitch Sept. 16th where they will host the Columbus Crew.

Quote of the Week:

"We see a team that has a lot of continuity and has been sharp offensively. They still don't have as many goals compared to us and that is something that encourages us to match them up during the game. I think that they have found consistency very early on that has kept them adding points. At home, they are strong and that's our biggest challenge but also is a big motivation."

- Head Coach Oscar Pareja

Current Form:

Lions' Last Match: Orlando City 1, Charlotte FC 1 (8/30/23, Bank of America Stadium)

Goal-Scorers: Martín Ojeda; Enzo Copetti

Cincinnati's Last Match: FC Cincinnati 2, Atlanta United 1 (8/30/23, Mercedes-Benz Stadium)

Goal-Scorers: Luciano Acosta, Brandon Vazquez; Edwin Mosquera

Against the Opposition:

Series Record: 3-2-3 (Home: 2-1-1, Away: 1-1-2)

Last Matchup: Orlando City 0, FC Cincinnati 0 (3/4/23, Exploria Stadium)

Next Up: Orlando City SC vs. Columbus Crew

Date & Time: Saturday, September 16, 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Fla.

Broadcast: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Competition: MLS Regular Season

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