FC Cincinnati 2 are set to begin preparations for the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro season next week at Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. The team will train and host a number of closed-door friendlies over the coming weeks.
The Orange and Blue kick things off against Northern Kentucky University on February 14 before hosting the Michigan Stars of the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) on February 19.
FC Cincinnati 2 will also host Xavier University and the University of Kentucky at MHTC on February 26 and March 4, respectively, before heading on the road for their first away match against Chicago Fire FC II on March 9.
The Orange and Blue wrap up their preseason schedule with a five-day road trip where they will face MLS NEXT Pro newcomers Huntsville City FC on March 14 and the Chattanooga Red Wolves of USL League One on March 17.
FC Cincinnati 2 preseason schedule
Tuesday, Feb. 14 – vs Northern Kentucky University
Sunday, Feb. 19 – vs Michigan Stars
Sunday, Feb. 26 – vs Xavier University
Saturday, Mar. 4 – vs University of Kentucky
Thursday, Mar. 9 – at Chicago Fire FC II
Tuesday, Mar. 14 – at Huntsville City FC
Friday, Mar. 17 – at Chattanooga Red Wolves