FRISCO, Texas (April 27, 2019) -
Orlando City B (0-4-1, 1 point) fell short to North Texas (3-0-0, 9 points) Saturday afternoon. The match marked the first of three face-offs between OCB and North Texas and the first of two hosted at Toyota Stadium.
North Texas took the lead with a goal in the first half. Orlando City B saw several attempts in the second half but were unable to deliver.
Nominated on Team of the Week for Week Four, defender Matheus Silva appeared in the starting lineup for Saturday’s match against North Texas. Silva recorded his second appearance for OCB. He has previous experience playing in the MLS (San Jose Earthquakes) and USL (Swope Park Rangers, Reno 1868).
OCB returns to Montverde Academy after its first away match of the season. The young Lions will return to Toyota Stadium on Saturday, May 11.
Next Match:
Orlando City B will return home on Friday, May 3 when it hosts Chattanooga. Kick off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Montverde Academy.
Orlando City B – GK Juliano Chade; D Leonardo Da Silva Simas, Nathan Simeon, Matheus Silva, Randy Mendoza; M Sergio Costabile Elia, Koby Osei-Wusu ©, Jordan Bender (Austin Amer 79’); F Thiago De Souza (Tresor Mbuyu 58’), Luc Granitur (Sebastian Joffre 69’), Moises Tablante
Unused Substitutes: GK Christian Herrera; D Tanner Hummel, Jordan Hill, Steven Hernandez
North Texas SC GK Carlos Avilez; D Imanol Almaguer, Callum Montgomery, Brecc Evans © , Bryan Reynolds; M Brandon Servania, Alfusainey Jatta © (Bicou Bissainthe 66’), Thomas Roberts; F Arturo Rodriguez (Kevin Bonilla 85’), Tanner Tessmann, Dante Sealy (Oscar Romero 70‘).
Unused Substitutes: GK Michael Collodi; D Cesar Murillo, Hector Montalvo; F Ronaldo Damus
Details of the Game:
Time: 4:50 p.m. ET
Weather: Clear
Date: April 27, 2019
Attendance: 3,512
