HIGH POINT, N.C. (March 14, 2026) – Orlando City B (2-1-0, 6 points) rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Carolina Core FC (0-2-0, 0 points) 3-2 in their visit to Truist Point on Saturday afternoon.
The home side opened the scoring in the 31st minute after Anthony Sumo Jr. capitalized on a failed clearance in the six-yard box to head in the first goal of the night. Ricardo Montenegro then doubled his side’s advantage less than five minutes into the second half after a clinical finish on a through ball from Thomas Raimbault.
With a quarter hour left in the game, Harvey Sarajian showed why Orlando City selected him with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft. The former Demon Deacon kicked off OCB’s comeback with a first-touch finish from Parker Amoo-Mensah's square ball near the top of the box. Sarajian then assisted on the Lions’ equalizer, forcing a turnover from Core FC goalkeeper Trevor Jackson that Justin Ellis calmly slotted in. OCB then completed its rally in the fifth minute of stoppage time when Caleb Trombino headed in a cross from Gustavo Caraballo’s free kick on the right wing.
The Lions return home this Sunday, March 22, to host intrastate rivals Inter Miami CF II, with the match scheduled to take place at the home of Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride,Inter&Co Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on OneFootball.
Scoring Summary:
31’ Anthony Sumo Jr. – CCFC 1, ORL 0
48’ Ricardo Montenegro (Thomas Raimbault) – CCFC 2, ORL 0
75’ Harvey Sarajian (Parker Amoo-Mensah) – CCFC 2, ORL 1
80’ Justin Ellis (Harvey Sarajian) – ORL 2, CCFC 2
90+5’ Caleb Trombino (Gustavo Caraballo) – ORL 3, CCFC 2
Match Notes:
- Forward Harvey Sarajian scored his second goal of his professional career.
- Forward Justin Ellis scored his second goal of the season, his 10th all-time for OCB across all competitions.
- Sarajian provided the assist on the Ellis equalizer, his second of the year. Combined with his goal, the rookie forward now has four goal contributions in his first three games as a professional.
- Midfielder Caleb Trombino scored his first goal for OCB in just his second appearance all-time for the side.
- Gustavo Caraballo recorded his fifth career assist for OCB.
- Orlando City Academy defender Parker Amoo-Mensah provided his first professional assist, helping Sarajian on the Lions’ first goal.
- Goalkeeper Juan Rojas made his professional debut with the start in the match, while Logan Tsopanoglou earned his first start.
- Interim head coach Julian Vergara made four changes to the lineup from the club’s previous match against Chicago Fire FC II, inserting Dominik Baczewski, Gustavo Caraballo, Logan Tsopanoglou and Juan Rojas into the starting XI.
