MLS

USL Loan Roundup: Aug. 10

Ortiz

Three of FC Cincinnati’s four players out on loan featured for their respective USL Championship clubs this past weekend. Here’s a look at how they fared:


Rey Ortiz

Position: Winger


Club: Charlotte Independence


Result: 4-1 loss at Birmingham Legion FC, 1-1 draw against the Charleston Battery


Ortiz played two matches in four days last week – and was a halftime substitute on both occasions. 


In the loss at Birmingham Legion FC, the rookie winger completed 20 passes with an 80% passing accuracy, while also providing one goal-scoring opportunity.  


Four days later, he helped the Independence earn a 1-1 draw against the Charleston Battery by completing 16 passes with a 68.8% passing accuracy. He also finished with two chances created and a shot on goal.


Charlotte will face Birmingham again on Wednesday night.


Ben Lundt

Position: Goalkeeper


Club: Louisville City FC


Result: 1-1 draw against the Indy XI


Lundt played the full match in a 1-1 home draw against Indy on Saturday night. During the match, he made three saves, one clearance and also one punch.


Lundt and Lou City host the Swope Park Rangers on Wednesday night for the third time in four matches.


Hassan Ndam

Position: Defender


Club: The Miami FC


Result: 3-0 against the Tampa Bay Rowdies


Ndam made Miami’s matchday squad but didn’t play for the club in its 2020 home opener against the Rowdies. His next playing opportunity is next weekend when the clubs meet again in St. Petersburg.


Rashawn Dally

Position: Forward
Club: Las Vegas Lights FC


Result: Postponed


The match between Las Vegas and the San Diego Loyal was postponed after someone in the Lights organization tested positive for COVD-19.