Orlando City B Earns First Win of 2026 Season vs. Chicago Fire II

Young talent shines as Orlando City B secures hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire FC II

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Orlando City B secured a 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire FC II on March 8, 2026, at Osceola Heritage Park. The match highlighted the development of young talent, with several players making significant contributions for the first time in their professional careers, including goal scorers Pedro Leão and Justin Ellis, and assisters Harvey Sarajian and Bernardo Rhein.

Why it matters

The win underscores the growing importance of MLS Next Pro as a developmental league, providing a platform for young players to gain valuable experience and showcase their skills. The synergy between Orlando City B and the First Team also demonstrates a clear pathway for player development within the Orlando City organization.

The details

Forward Pedro Leão opened the scoring with his first goal for Orlando City B, assisted by Harvey Sarajian, who recorded his first professional assist. Chicago Fire FC II defender Jack Sandmeyer scored his first professional goal off a corner kick. Orlando City B's Justin Ellis, who had been drilling with the First Team, scored the game-winning goal, assisted by Bernardo Rhein, who also secured his first professional assist.

  • The match was played on March 8, 2026.
  • Orlando City B will be on the road next Saturday, March 14, facing Carolina Core FC at Truist Point.

The players

Pedro Leão

A forward for Orlando City B who scored his first goal for the team.

Harvey Sarajian

A 2026 MLS SuperDraft first-round pick who recorded his first professional assist.

Jack Sandmeyer

A defender for Chicago Fire FC II who scored his first professional goal.

Justin Ellis

An Orlando City B forward who had been drilling with the First Team and scored the game-winning goal.

Bernardo Rhein

An Orlando City B player who recorded his first professional assist.

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What’s next

Orlando City B will be on the road next Saturday, March 14, facing Carolina Core FC at Truist Point.

The takeaway

The win for Orlando City B showcases the importance of MLS Next Pro as a developmental league, providing a platform for young players to gain valuable experience and demonstrate their potential. The synergy between the Orlando City B and First Team also highlights the clear pathway for player development within the organization.