Orlando City hosts Cincinnati in Eastern Conference play
FC Cincinnati returns to MLS play after Leagues Cup exit, facing Orlando City SC which recently added star Antoine Griezmann.
- On Aug 15, Cincinnati resumes Major League Soccer play against Orlando City in Florida for an Eastern Conference matchup. The hosts hold 20 points in ninth place while Cincinnati sits fourth with 26 points.
- Following a 2-1 loss to Atlas in the Leagues Cup, Cincinnati returns to league action after missing out on a trophy and qualification for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. The defeat came late in the second half when Atlas scored twice from the 79th minute onward.
- Orlando City recently signed French national team player Antoine Griezmann to bolster its roster. Cincinnati native Kyle Smith returns to Orlando, telling his coach, "You'll need me at some point and I'll be ready."
- Cincinnati enters the match leading Major League Soccer with 45 goals scored through its offensive efforts. Orlando has struggled defensively this season, allowing a league-worst 47 goals, though it has improved since the World Cup break.
- The teams meet for the second time this season following Cincinnati's 6-2 victory in May. Noonan anticipates a weather challenge, with the heat index expected over 110 degrees at kickoff in Orlando.
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theorlandonews.netFC Cincinnati, Orlando SC battle in return from Leagues Cup play
(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images)FC Cincinnati and host Orlando SC will look to continue their recent run of MLS success when they square off on Saturday after wrapping their Leagues Cup participation.Cincinnati (7-6-5, 26 points) heads south for their first regular-season MLS match in two weeks, sitting in a tie for fifth place in the East. They are 2-1 in their three MLS matches since returnin
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