CINCINNATI, OH --- Goalkeeper Evan Newton’s double-save preserved a 1-0 FC Cincinnati lead in an eventual win for the Orange and Blue over Indy Eleven last week. FCC will pit their 2-0 season record against Louisville City FC, also 2-0, in the home opener this Sat., Apr. 7 at Nippert Stadium.
Newton, who grabbed a USL Team of the Week nod, was called for tripping in the box in the 38th minute but made up for the foul by denying Jack McInerny on the penalty kick with a dive to the left side. Newton then quickly recovered to send the rebound shot from Benjamin Speas away and keep Indy Eleven off the board.
Newton totaled six saves en route to his second clean sheet of the year as FCC opened the season at 2-0 for the first time. He is currently tied for fifth among the league leaders with 10 saves.
FCC’s match against the defending USL champions this Sat. is the first of three matches in the River Cities Cup.
Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at fccincinnati.com/tickets or by calling 513-977-KICK.
