Orlando City B will visit Atlanta United 2 on Saturday, Aug. 22, for a 1 p.m. MLS NEXT Pro match at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta United Training Ground in Marietta, Ga. Orlando City B has won its previous meeting with Atlanta United 2, a 2-0 result on May 10 at Turner Sports Complex.
Orlando City B holds a 5-2-3 all-time record against Atlanta United 2. Gustavo Caraballo scored on a ninth-minute penalty kick in the May 10 victory, and Issah Haruna added a 75th-minute goal assisted by Harvey Sarajian.
Caraballo Returns to the Lineup
Orlando City SC midfielder Gustavo Caraballo returned to Orlando City B’s starting lineup for the Aug. 15 match against Chicago Fire FC II. It was his first MLS NEXT Pro appearance since July 26 against Huntsville City FC.
Caraballo has recorded eight goal contributions in 15 MLS NEXT Pro appearances this season, with four goals and four assists. His four assists rank second on the team, while his four goals are tied for third behind Harvey Sarajian and Pedro Leao.
Gomez and Himes Add Recent Milestones
Midfielder Ignacio Gomez made the 15th start of his Orlando City B career in the Aug. 15 match against Chicago Fire FC II. He has appeared in 17 MLS NEXT Pro matches this season and scored two goals, including his first professional goal against Inter Miami CF II on May 24 and another against Chattanooga FC on May 31.
Orlando City SC goalkeeper Tristan Himes made the 15th start and appearance of his Orlando City B career against Chicago Fire FC II. The DeBary, Fla., native has recorded 42 saves and logged more than 1,300 minutes for Orlando City B since making his MLS NEXT Pro and professional debut against Huntsville City FC on July 25, 2025.
Match Information
Matchup: Orlando City B at Atlanta United 2
Date: Saturday, Aug. 22
Time: 1 p.m.
Venue: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta United Training Ground, Marietta, Ga.
Source: Original report