The FC Cincinnati Academy faced two opponents, going a combined 0-4-0 in games on Saturday and Sunday. First, the teams traveled to Bridgeview, Ill., for matches against Chicago Fire Soccer Academy in their second Development Academy Cup games of the season. The Under-17’s lost 2-0 against Chicago, while the Under-15’s also came up short, falling 2-1. On Sunday, the teams remained on the road to face the Indiana Fire Academy for their first Development Academy regular-season games. The U-17’s lost 2-1, while the U-15’s lost 2-0.
UNDER-17’s
In the team’s second Development Academy Cup game, the U-17’s conceded two goals in a two-minute span midway through the first half, and were unable to get on the scoresheet. Luka Bezerra opened the scoring for the Chicago Fire Soccer Academy in the 17th minute. Two minutes later, Missael Rodriguez doubled the home team’s lead.
Chicago Fire Soccer Academy 2, FC Cincinnati Academy 0
Bridgeview Dome | Bridgeview, Ill.
September 21, 2019
Scoring Summary:
CHI – Luka Bezerra 17’
CHI – Missael Rodriguez 19’
FC Cincinnati: Beckham Sunderland (GK), Blake Ivey, Tacobi Nsimpasi, William Bencic (Daniel Samways 65’), William Bernhard (Jack Drabenstott 20’), Andrew Boettcher (Manuel Guiterrez 65’), Max Miller, Nathan Page, Arquimides Ordonez, Preston Welch (Jean Claude Bikorimana 20’), Charlie Hamman (Akinni James 54’)
Unused Substitutes: Garrett Borgman, Ashton Kamdem
Misconduct Summary:
CIN – Jean Claude Bikorimana (caution) 52’
After receiving the ball inside the penalty box, Arquimides Ordonez (Fort Thomas, Ky.) dribbled past the Indiana Fire’s defense. As Ordonez went around the goalkeeper, he was fouled and awarded a penalty by the referee. Ordonez stepped up to take the penalty kick and gave FC Cincinnati the first lead of the match. Ednilson Voiles found the equalizer for Indiana in the 55th minute. Voiles got the ball from a through ball and tucked a left-footed shot into the right side of the goal. Leonardo Rodriguez found the game-winner for the Indiana Fire Academy in the 77th minute.
Indiana Fire Academy 2, FC Cincinnati Academy 1
Grand Park Sports Campus | Westfield, Ind.
September 22, 2019
Scoring Summary:
CIN – Arquimides Ordonez (penalty kick) 25’
IND – Ednilson Voiles 55’
IND – Leonardo Rodriguez 77’
FC Cincinnati: Beckham Sunderland (GK) (Garrett Borgman 52’), Nate Vota (William Bernhard 62’), Ashton Kamdem, Max Miller, Blake Ivey, Daniel Samways, Akinni James, Jack Drabenstott (William Bencic 68’), Jean Claude Bikorimana (Andrew Boettcher 45’), Manuel Gutierrez (Charlie Hamman 68’), Arquimides Ordonez
Unused Substitutes: Garrett Borgman, Tacobi Nsimpasi, Preston Welch
Misconduct Summary:
IND – Ednilson Voiles 13’
IND – Taylor Rhinehart 82’
UNDER-15’s
In another close game for the U-15’s, the team fell short 2-1 to the Chicago Fire Soccer Academy. Ryder Mills (West Chester, Ohio) scored the U-15’s first goal in an official game. The Orange and Blue conceded an early goal as Chicago’s Roman Eisa put the home team ahead in the 7th minute. Mills scored an equalizer for The Orange and Blue in the 66th minute. Two minutes later, the Chicago Fire found the game-winning goal when Carlos Nevarez scored.
Chicago Fire Soccer Academy 2, FC Cincinnati Academy 1
Bridgeview Dome | Bridgeview, Ill.
September 21, 2019
Scoring Summary:
CHI – Roman Eisa 7’
CIN – Ryder Mills 66’
CHI – Carlos Nevarez 68’
FC Cincinnati: Austin Wells (GK), Sam Vota, Travis Smith, Nick McHenry, Ryder Mills, Matthew Dreas, Silas Borgman (Bennet Gerak 20’, Gregory Jervier 72’), Jonah Arszman, Adal Salinas, Adam Enouen, Nicholas Samways (Gavin Green 78’)
Unused Substitutes: Andrew Gaydosh, Grady Johnson, James Jackson, Owen Parrish
Misconduct Summary:
CHI – Benjamin Chavarria (caution) 60’
CHI – Grant Kelner (caution) 63’
A pair of second half goals gave Indiana Fire Academy the win over the Orange and Blue. David Alexander gave the home team the lead in the 59th minute. In the 73rd minute, Vukasin Jankovic doubled Indiana’s lead. Although the club attempted to draw even, they suffered their first loss of the regular season.
Indiana Fire Academy 2, FC Cincinnati Academy 0
Grand Park Sports Campus | Westfield, Ind.
September 22, 2019
Scoring Summary:
IND – David Alexander 59’
IND – Vukasin Jankovic 73’
FC Cincinnati: Austin Wells (GK) (Eli Cogan 40’), Sam Vota, Travis Smith, Owen Parrish (Gregory Jervier 56’), Adam Enouen , Adal Salinas (James Jackson 59’), Nicholas McHenry, Grady Johnson (Jonah Arszman 66’), Gavin Green, Bennett Gerak (Matthew Dreas 40’), Nicholas Samways (Ryder Mills 40’)
Unused Substitutes: None
Misconduct Summary:
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