Inter Miami CF II is set for more MLS NEXT Pro action, heading north for its first meeting against FC Cincinnati II in the 2024 campaign. The match will take place at NKU Soccer Stadium on Sunday, May 26, at 7 p.m. ET. Subscribe to MLS NEXT Pro Season Pass on Apple TV to tune in to the game by clicking HERE.
In the team’s latest fixture, Inter Miami CF II secured a draw with Carolina Core FC at Chase Stadium on Sunday night, earning a point despite losing in the subsequent penalty shootout. The match was highlighted by the return of First Team Homegrown defender Ian Fray, who played his first minutes since recovering from a long-term knee injury suffered in 2023. Fray made a significant impact by assisting on the equalizing goal and successfully converting his penalty in the shootout.
Notably, forward Leo Afonso currently leads the Inter Miami CF II with four goals, meanwhile, forward Ryan Carmichael is the team's leader in assists with three.
Cincinnati II currently stands third in the league with 19 points this season. They recently secured a 4-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls at MSU Soccer Park. Stefan Chirila, their leading scorer, netted two goals and provided an assist in that match. Cincinnati II heads into this weekend's fixture with a record of six wins, three losses, and one tie.
Inter Miami II will face the third-ranked Cincinnati II on its home turf in the two sides' inaugural match of the 2024 season.
