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MLS Break Looms: FCC Faces Orlando Amidst Injury Woes
24 May
Summary
- FC Cincinnati hosts Orlando City before a two-month MLS break.
- Injuries have plagued FC Cincinnati throughout the first half.
- Both teams have struggled defensively, conceding many goals.
As Major League Soccer pauses for the FIFA World Cup, FC Cincinnati will host Orlando City this Saturday at TQL Stadium. This match marks the beginning of a two-month break from league competition, with FC Cincinnati's next MLS game scheduled for July 22.
The team has faced significant challenges with player availability, with head coach Pat Noonan emphasizing the need for better health, particularly in the defensive unit. Despite these struggles, FC Cincinnati has shown resilience, with many of their points coming from matches where they initially trailed.
Both FC Cincinnati and Orlando City have struggled defensively, leading the league in goals conceded. However, Orlando City has shown recent improvement, including a comeback victory against Miami and advancing in the U.S. Open Cup. The match is also notable for FC Cincinnati native Kyle Smith facing his former club, Orlando City, for the first time.
FC Cincinnati has demonstrated offensive prowess late in games, scoring the most goals from the 75th minute onwards in MLS. Forward Tom Barlow recently earned MLS Team of the Matchday honors for his late-game heroics, rescuing a point against San Diego FC with the latest equalizer in club history.
