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The Assist: Orlando City vs. FC Cincinnati - March 4, 2023

March 3, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Orlando City SC News Release


The Need to Know:

Date & Time: Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Fla.

Competition: MLS Regular Season

Where to Watch/Listen:

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV

English Radio: 96.9 The Game

Spanish Radio: Acción 97.9FM, 810 AM

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The Story:

The Lions enter Saturday's match having won two of three in downtown Orlando against FC Cincinnati, holding a +6 goal-differential at home against the Orange & Blue. City will look to avenge a 2-1 home loss a year ago to this weekend's opposition, after having taken convincing victories in their two previous meetings in 2019 and 2021.

Captain Mauricio Pereyra is set to make his 100th appearance in purple in all competitions on Saturday night, set to become the third active member of the roster to reach the century mark alongside defenders Robin Jansson and Kyle Smith. Pereyra joined the Club at the tail end of the 2019 season and has since cemented his name as the Orlando City all-time assist leader with 35.

Quote of the Week:

"Cincinnati has changed. Their new coaching staff has provided them with a style of play that is more regular. We can see their performances aren't just regular, but they've had success this last year with their young coaches that bring new ideas that you can see on the pitch. In reviewing our matches against them, it gives us a good note on how we can face them this time. We're very positive, we have good momentum with the boys, and we have in front of us a tough journey, but it's welcomed by the group. We're very proud to be on this journey." - Head Coach Oscar Pareja

Current Form

Lions' Last Match: Orlando City 1, New York Red Bulls 0 (2/25/23, Exploria Stadium)

Goal-Scorer: Facundo Torres (PK)

FC Cincinnati's Last Match: FC Cincinnati 2, Houston Dynamo FC 1 (2/25/23, TQL Stadium)

Goal-Scorers: Sergio Santos, Obinna Nwobodo

Against the Opposition:

Series Record: 3-2-2 (Home: 2-1-0, Away: 1-1-2)

Last Matchup: CIN 1, ORL 0 (6/24/22, TQL Stadium)

At the Game:

Ticket to Ride

If you're heading to the match on Saturday night, SunRail has you covered! With a busy night in downtown Orlando ahead, rides on Saturday will be free from 2 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.

Next Up: Orlando City at Tigres UANL

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Estadio Universitario; Monterrey, N.L.

Broadcast: FS2, TUDN

Competition: CONCACAF Champions League

About Orlando City SC:

Orlando City SC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the league's 21st franchise in November 2013, becoming the first MLS team in the Southeast. The Lions began league play in March 2015, and in 2017, moved into its privately-owned downtown soccer stadium. In 2022, Orlando City SC re-launched OCB as a founding member of MLS NEXT Pro to bridge the gap between its successful youth development academy and the First Team.

In November 2015, the Club announced its intention to bring professional women's soccer to Central Florida and launched Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League. The Pride began league play in April 2016 with a star-studded team of FIFA World Cup Champions. For more information, visit orlandocitysc.com or orlando-pride.com.

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