MATTHEWS, N.C. (March 26, 2025) – Orlando City B (2-0-1, 7 points) took on Crown Legacy FC (0-1-1, 1 point) at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex on Wednesday night. The Lions took the match via a 1-0 scoreline to earn their first road victory and clean sheet of the season and improve to 2-0-1 while remaining unbeaten through the first three games of the 2025 campaign.
The Lions were backed by a first half goal from Orlando City midfielder Shak Mohammed. Mohammed has now scored in back-to-back games and currently sits at two goals on the season and 19 all-time across all competitions for OCB.
Orlando City B’s backline was busy on Wednesday night, blocking numerous shots in the box and denying scoring chances throughout the match. Despite racking up 16 shots, Crown Legacy FC was unable to find the back of the net thanks to the defending of OCB and the play of goalkeeper Carlos Mercado, who made an important penalty save in the 59th minute to keep the clean sheet intact.
The Lions continue their two-game road trip as they travel to the Volunteer State next for a showdown with Chattanooga FC on Saturday April 5, on MLSNEXTPro.com. The sides will face off at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee at 7 p.m. ET.
Scoring Summary:
30’ Shak Mohammed (Zakaria Taifi) – ORL 1, CLFC 0
Orlando City opened the scoring on the road with a goal from Midfielder Shak Mohammed. Defender Zakaria Taifi delivered a low-driven cross from the right endline that skipped by two Orlando City players before making its way right into the path of Mohammed who was positioned in front of goal. The Lions midfielder then slotted the ball into the top left corner of the net to take the early lead.
Match Notes:
- Orlando City midfielder Shak Mohammed scored his second goal of the season and 19th all-time across all competitions for OCB. The goal marked back-to-back games with an appearance on the scoring sheet for Mohammed.
- Defender Zakaria Taifi recorded his second assist of the season and third all-time, providing the helper on Mohammed’s goal in the 30th minute.
- Goalkeeper Carlos Mercado recorded his first penalty save in regulation of the 2025 season in the 59th minute of Wednesday’s match.
- Head Coach Manuel Goldberg made three changes to the Starting XI after his side’s last match against Atlanta United 2, with goalkeeper Carlos Mercado and midfielders Gustavo Caraballo and Dyson Clapier joining the starting lineup.
