The upcoming clash on Sunday, June 28, pits the USL Academy side FC Cincinnati 2 against Inter Miami CF II at Scudamore Field, the home of NKU’s soccer program. It will be the first meeting of the season between the two clubs, a rematch of a 3‑0 victory the Orange and Blue recorded last year.
Cincinnati’s second‑team has turned its stadium into a fortress, collecting all nine points from its three home fixtures so far. The unbeaten run has lifted confidence and positioned the side as a dark horse in the Western Conference race.
Key Players to Watch
Inter Miami CF II, by contrast, sits at the foot of the Eastern Conference with just five points. Despite the lowly standing, the Herons have shown flashes of attacking intent, with striker Idoh Zeltzer‑Zubida already on seven goals this campaign. Midfielder Preston Plambeck has contributed two goals and two assists, while goalkeeper Mateo Saja has kept clean sheets in two of the last three outings.
Following the match, Cincinnati will embark on a three‑match home stand that also includes Red Bull New York II and Orlando City B. The stretch could prove decisive in shaping the team’s playoff prospects and cementing its reputation as a developmental hub.
Among the individuals set to influence the contest, former FC Cincinnati Academy products such as Stefan Chirila, Steel Cook, Gael Huguet, Connor Dale, Dom Lester, Zach Zengue, and the aforementioned Zeltzer‑Zubida, Saja and Plambeck will be looking to make their mark.