Match Information:
MLS Next Pro: Matchweek 23
Date: Friday August 16, 2024
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: NKU Soccer Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Watch: Apple TV-MLS Season Pass
SOCIAL TAGS:
Instagram: @carolinacorefc
Instagram: @fccincinnati2
CCFC record: 5-10-4 (22 points - 13th in East)
CIN record: 13-5-3 (43 points - 1st in East)
CCFC vs CIN all-time: 0-0-1 (1 GF, 3 GA)
Carolina Core FC looks to bounce back on the road as they travel to Easterrn Conference leader FC Cincinnati 2 this Friday. The match will be livestreamed on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, with kickoff slated for 6:00 p.m.
Fans can also follow @CarolinaCore FC on X and @carolinacorefc on Instagram for live updates throughout the match.
Chica In the Core
New signing Daniel Chica made his CCFC debut last Wednesday night against Inter Miami CF II. The former Loudoun United and Lexington SC defender, Chica, came on in the 61st minute for The Foxes, replacing central defender Angel Aguas. In his debut, the former Leesburg, VA, native impressed, completing 100% of his passes on the night. Despite playing limited minutes, Chica impressed on his debut and looks to continue building on this performance. Chica was a standout performer, despite the loss and looks to add depth to the CCFC backline.
Last Matchup
In their last matchup, Carolina Core FC took on FC Cincinnati 2 in the second home game of their inaugural season. Despite dominating possession and outshooting their opponent, CCFC fell by a score of 3-1 on the night. Forward Josuha Rodriguez scored the first goal of the match in the 19th minute, nodding home a cross from midfielder Facundo Canete. The goal was Josuha’s first of the MLSNP season and his third in all competitions. The assist by Canete was his fourth of the campaign. Goals from Brian Schaefer, Jesús Castellano, and Amir Daley would bring the match to 3-1 in favor of the visitors.
FC Cincinnati 2
FC Cincinnati 2 currently lead the Eastern Conference, with 13 wins, five losses, and three draws on the season. Cincinnati are unbeaten in their last nine matches.
On the back of a third consecutive shutout, FC Cincinnati 2 earned a penalty kick shootout victory after drawing with New England Revolution II in regulation.
The club has seen a plethora of scorers this season, with seven players having scored at least three goals during the MLS NEXT Pro season. The scoring has been led by forwards Stefan Chirila and Ben Stitz, with six goals apiece.
