Orlando City B (OCB) will make its first road trip of the 2025 regular season as they travel to North Carolina to face Crown Legacy FC on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The match, set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET, marks the beginning of a two-game road trip for the Lions, who will look to build on their undefeated start to last season’s road campaign.

After the match against Crown Legacy FC, the Lions will head to Tennessee for a clash with Chattanooga FC, currently the leaders of the Eastern Conference. The road trip presents a significant opportunity for OCB to prove their mettle and replicate last season’s strong performance on the road, where they started unbeaten in their first two away matches.

Key Players and Career Milestones

Javier Otero, a homegrown goalkeeper, recently made his first career start and secured his first win for Orlando City SC during a match against D.C. United. With starting goalkeeper Pedro Gallese unavailable due to international duty with Peru, Otero stepped up admirably, making four key saves and allowing only one goal in his debut start. Otero, a Venezuelan international, has been with the Orlando City Academy since 2017, advancing to Orlando City B in 2020 before earning a full MLS contract with Orlando City SC in 2023.

In OCB’s recent win against Atlanta United 2, several young players also recorded significant milestones. Forward Justin Ellis and midfielder Shak Mohammed both netted their first goals of the season, marking their third and 18th career goals, respectively. Meanwhile, defender Zakaria Taifi and midfielder Jhon Solís both provided their first assists of the season, adding to their tally of assists across all competitions. The match also featured OCB’s first end-of-regulation shootout of the 2025 season, with the Lions securing a 4-1 victory to take the extra point.

A Competitive Rivalry

Orlando City B and Crown Legacy FC have a competitive history, with the series tied at 2-2-1 since their first meeting in the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro regular season. Both teams have claimed two victories apiece, with a draw last season leaving the series evenly balanced. Despite the close record, OCB holds a slight advantage in goals scored, netting 11 goals compared to Crown Legacy’s 10. With both teams aiming for a strong start to the 2025 season, OCB will be looking to gain an edge in the win column and claim a valuable three points against their Eastern Conference rivals.

Looking Ahead

OCB’s match against Crown Legacy FC marks an important milestone in the team’s journey to continue building momentum as they aim to climb the standings in the MLS NEXT Pro league. With a promising start to the season, the Lions are eager to showcase their growing talent and teamwork in this crucial away fixture.

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