Huntsville, AL - On Sunday, September 22, Huntsville City FC will take on FC Cincinnati 2 for the second time this season in a highly anticipated MLS NEXT Pro match. The game is set to kick off at 6 p.m. CT at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium, with the event highlighting Hispanic Heritage Night.
Huntsville City FC comes into the match riding high after a record-setting performance on September 15 against Atlanta United 2, where they tied the club record for most goals scored in a match with six. In that same game, they set new benchmarks for most goals scored in a road match (six) and most goals scored in the first half (four).
Key players to watch for Huntsville include Forster Ajago, who scored his seventh goal of the season in the recent clash with Atlanta United 2 and recorded his second assist. Ajago has been a key figure this season, notching three goals against Atlanta alone.
Defender Joey Akpunonu, currently on loan from FC Cincinnati, registered his first assist of the season in the same match, adding an interesting subplot as he now faces his parent club.
Jony Bolaños continues to be the driving force for Huntsville City FC, leading the team in goals (eight), assists (seven), shots on goal (20), and minutes played (2,119). Bolaños had an impressive showing against Atlanta, contributing one goal and two assists, further solidifying his role as the team’s offensive engine.
Another standout performance came from Woobens Pacius, who recorded the first hat trick of his MLS NEXT Pro career against Atlanta, marking the third hat trick in Huntsville City FC history. The team's attacking prowess will be crucial as they face a resilient FC Cincinnati 2 squad.
Additional notable performances include Jonathan Pérez scoring his second goal of the season, Joey Skinner making his 30th all-time start for Huntsville, and Ollie Wright recording his fifth assist. Both Sean Davis and Patrick Yazbek made their debuts for Huntsville City FC in the Atlanta match, and their contributions will be vital in this next matchup.
Huntsville City FC holds a 1W-1L-1D, 1SOW all-time record against FC Cincinnati 2 and will look to build on their momentum with a victory in front of their home crowd.
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