RECAP | FC Cincinnati 2 complete second half comeback, win shootout against Red Bull New York II

FC Cincinnati 2 and Red Bull New York II faced off on Sunday evening at Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The Orange and Blue drew with Red Bull New York II but won the shootout 5-4, adding two points to their season total. This marks the first draw and shootout win for FCC 2 this season.

New York would get started early in the 20th minute, finding the back of the net through forward Sean Baitinger. Red Bulls II would score again in the 28th minute through Christian Gallagher, assisted by Benjamin Rodriguez, to put the score at 2-0 going into the break.

Stefan Chirila would get the first goal of the match for the Orange and Blue after Jack Mize earned a penalty kick in the 49th minute. The game would become tied after Red Bull New York’s Aimar Modelo scored an own goal to tie the game 2-2.

FC Cincinnati 2 would go on to win the shootout, 5-4, behind two saves from Fabian Mrozek. Mrozek returned to the starting roster after being absent since early this season, when FCC 2 played New York City FC II. Mrozek had three saves to end the match.

FC Cincinnati Academy defender LJ Born made his MLS NEXT Pro debut, making him the 11th academy player to make their debut this season.

Cincinnati will host Orlando City B on Sunday, July 12 at Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium at 6 p.m. ET. This will be the first meeting of the season between the two sides. Tickets for the match are available and can be claimed through the FC Cincinnati App. The match will also stream live on OneFootball platforms and on MLSNEXTPro.com.

FC CINCINNATI GAME REPORT FC Cincinnati 2 vs Red Bull New York II Date: July 5, 2026 Competition: MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Venue: Scudamore Field at NKU Soccer Stadium| Highland Heights, KY Kickoff: 6:04 p.m. ET Weather: 86 degrees, clear

SCORING SUMMARY: 1-2-FT CIN: 0-2-2 RBNY: 2-0-2

CIN – Stefan Chirila (PK) 49’, Aimar Modelo (OG) 80’ RBNY- Sean Baitinger 20’, Christian Gallagher (Rodriguez) 28’ * SHOOTOUT SUMMARY* CIN: Stefan Chirila (Miss) | Leo Orejarena (Goal) | Cheikhou Niang (Goal) | Deiver Mosquera (Goal) | Charlie Holmes (Saved) | Félix Samson (Goal) | Nathan Gray (Goal) RBNY: Nate Worth (Goal) | Benjamin Rodriguez (Saved) | Sean Baitinger (Goal) | Aimar Modela (Saved) | Deven Cadigan (Goal) | Joshua Munson (Goal) | Paul Sokoloff (Miss)

LINEUPS CIN: Fabian Mrozek, Félix Samson, Sami Lachekar (LJ Born 84’), Noah Gassan, Charlie Holmes, Leo Orejarena, Camden Sphire, Deiver Mosquera, Stefan Chirila, Jack Mize (Nathan Gray 56’), Mathias Vazquez (Cheikhou Niang 80’)

Substitutes not used: David Paz, Steel Cook, Gael Huguet

Head Coach: Sammy Castellanos

RBNY: Tobias Szewczyk, Dennis Gjengaar (Malik Odeyinka 75’), Jason Bori (Joshua Munson 58’), Aimar Taimir Modelo Johnson, Aimar Sanchez, Deven Cadigan, Nate Worth, Benjamin Rodriguez, Christian Gallagher (Paul Sokloff 58’), Dennis Nelich (Erick Londoño 75’), Sean Baitinger