FC Cincinnati (17-3-6) will play host to Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (12-3-10) at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Nippert Stadium. The two sides tied their first meeting this season, also at Nippert Stadium, 2-2.
Ever since May 26, FC Cincinnati has been unbeatable. The squad is presently on a 15-game unbeaten streak (11-0-4). Of Cincinnati’s three losses this season, two have come to Louisville City FC and the other occurred against the Charlotte Independence.
Currently, the team is on a four-game winning streak and has outscored its opponents 11-2 during this period. FC Cincinnati ranks first place in the Eastern Conference, sitting a comfortable nine points ahead of second-place Louisville City FC. Its goal differential of +28 also leads the Eastern Conference.
Emmanuel Ledesma has had a remarkable season thus far for FC Cincinnati. The attacking midfielder leads the squad with 13 goals, 10 assists, 55 shots and 25 shots on target. The last time the club took the pitch, a match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Ledesma potted both of its tallies – both times being via the penalty spot.
Strengths
Offense: FC Cincinnati has scored the second most goals in the Eastern Conference, in addition to leading the East with a 20 percent conversion rate.
Defense: The club has allowed 25 goals this season – third least in the East.
Weaknesses
Discipline: With 51 yellow cards, FC Cincinnati is tied for the most cautions in the Eastern Conference.
