Huntsville City Football Club Earns 1-1 Draw in Home Opener Against Orlando City B

Huntsville, Ala. (March 22, 2024)– Huntsville City Football Club recorded its second result of the season with a 1-1 draw against Orlando City B in its home opener at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. Orlando earned the extra point in a 4-3 shootout win.

Huntsville got the scoring started in the 26^th minute when Brennan Creek’s cross from a corner found Joel Sangwa’s head, who knocked the ball into the net for a 1-0 lead.

Orlando equalized in the 35^th minute through Justin Ellis. The match finished tied 1-1, and Orlando earned the extra point with a 4-3 shoot-out win.

Huntsville City FC will be back in action next Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. CT against Columbus Crew 2 at the Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium. Tickets for the match can be purchased here.    

Notes:    

• Huntsville City    
  • has scored in all but one match at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium all-time
  • is unbeaten all-time in home openers
• Alexis Cerritos made his Huntsville City FC and MLS NEXT Pro debut
• Scott Cheevers, Brennan Creek, and Maximus Ekk made their first Huntsville City FC and MLS NEXT Pro starts
• Brennan Creek recorded his first assist of the season
• Isaiah Johnston served as team captain for the second time this season 
• Joel Sangwa scored his first goal of the season