KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 28, 2026) – Orlando City B (7-4-5, 29 points) played Columbus Crew 2 (9-4-4, 34 points) to a 2-2 draw Sunday evening at Osceola Heritage Park. Columbus earned the extra point in the end-of-regulation shootout, converting five attempts to the Lions’ four.
Following a two-hour rain delay, both sides generated early chances but neither broke through as the match remained scoreless in the opening stages.
Columbus opened the scoring in the 37th minute when Johann Chirinos capitalized on a turnover in the Lions’ defensive half. Chirinos slotted a bouncing ball into the net off a tackle by teammate Zach Zengue to give the visitors a 1-0 lead at halftime.
The Lions equalized in the 67th minute as Justin Hylton powered home a rebound off a strike from Ignacio Gomez. Six minutes later, Hylton gave Orlando City B the lead, finishing another rebound from Logan Tsapanoglou’s attempt to make it 2-1.
The goals marked the 18-year-old Hylton’s first career brace and his second and third goals of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season. He joins Gustavo Caraballo and Pedro Leão as the only Lions with braces this season.
Columbus equalized in the 89th minute when Kévin Gbamblé finished a through ball from Nico Rincón, pulling the visitors level and forcing the end-of regulation shootout.
Orlando City B opens a three-match road trip Sunday, July 5, traveling to face Crown Legacy FC at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews at 7 p.m. ET.
Scoring Summary:
37’ Johann Chirinos (Zach Zengue) – CLB 1, ORL 0
67’ Justin Hylton – ORL 1, CLB 1
73’ Justin Hylton – ORL 2, CLB 1
89’ Kevin Gbamblé (Nico Rincón) – ORL 2, CLB 2
Match Notes:
- With the match decided by an end-of-regulation shootout, it marked the fifth time during the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season that Orlando City B has gone to a shootout for the extra point. The Lions have earned the extra point in three of those five shootouts.
- Justin Hylton’s two goals marked his second and third professional goals and his first career brace. The 18-year-old joins Gustavo Caraballo and Pedro Leão as the only Lions with braces this season.
- Caleb Trombino made his 10th professional appearance for Orlando City B, entering as a second-half substitute.
- Goalkeeper Juan Rojas made his second career start for Orlando City B. The 17-year-old made his debut on March 14 in a 3-2 win against Carolina Core FC.
- Bernardo Rhein made his 15th start of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season. The midfielder has five goal contributions with two goals and three assists and is the only Lion to start at least 15 matches this season.
- Orlando City SC midfielder Gustavo Caraballo made his 10th appearance of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season. The 17-year-old last appeared for OCB on May 10 against Atlanta United 2 before a call-up to the Venezuelan U-20 national team.
- Head coach Eddie Wilding made five changes to the starting lineup from the previous match against Philadelphia Union II, with Clovis Archange, Gustavo Caraballo, Juan Rojas, Titus Sandy Jr. and Harvey Sarajian entering the starting XI.
Next Match:
Orlando City B will return to Central Florida to take on Philadelphia Union II on Sunday, June 21, at Osceola Heritage Park (7 p.m. ET | OneFootball, MLSNEXTPro.com).
