Orlando City v Richmond Kickers
First place in the USL PRO American Division is on the line tonight as Orlando City take on at the Citrus Bowl as the undefeated Richmond Kickers at the Citrus Bowl.
Orlando City sits atop the American Division and tonight’s match marks just the second time that Orlando is facing an opponent they have previously played. Orlando City is 1-0-0 in second meetings with clubs this season, defeating FC New York 2-1 in New York City after defeating them 3-0 in Orlando but it was the Kickers who handed the Lions their only loss of the season on April 2nd, the opening day of the 2011 USL PRO season. Both teams have been undefeated since that clash so it promises to be a tight but exciting game as both teams push for victory.
The match will also be a clashing of the league’s top goal scorers. Orlando’s Max Griffin (pictured above) leads the USL PRO with six goals, but right behind him is Richmond’s Matthew Delicâte with five. Griffin appears to have the edge in the matchup as four of his six goals have come at the Citrus Bowl.
During halftime, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will induct future soldiers into the various branches of the United States military. Orlando City is sponsoring Military Night in honor of the induction, with ticket specials available to active military, retired veterans, and even ROTC students.
For tickets and information, visit www.orlandocitysoccer.com or call 407-536-5368 today.
Orlando City projected starting line-up (unofficial):
GK – Miguel Gallardo
RB – Mechack Jerome, CB – Rob Valentino, CB – Kieron Bernard, LB – Jack Traynor
RM – Luke Boden, CM – Yordany Alvarez, CM – Lawrence Olum, LM – Lewis Neal
FW – Devorn Jorsling, FW – Max Griffin
Available subs:
Sean Kelley, Dennis Chin, Kevin Molino, Ian Fuller, Demar Stewart, Wes Allen, Erik Ustruck
