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Xavier University Athletics
Friday, March 18
Cincinnati, Ohio
7 P.M.
Xavier University
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vs
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FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati Tops Xavier in Spring Friendly, 2-0
03.18.16 | Men's Soccer
Musketeers continue their spring schedule on March 18 against Saint Louis
CINCINNATI – Xavier men's soccer dropped a 2-0 contest against FC Cincinnati on Friday night at the XU Soccer Complex. The Musketeers move to 1-2 on the spring with the loss.
Jimmy McLaughlin gave FC Cincinnati, the newest franchise in the United Soccer League, an early lead with a goal in the 24th minute. He found the back of the net from just outside the top of the box.
Xavier's Derrick Otim nearly scored the equalizer two minutes later with a shot that sailed right of the goal. FC Cincinnati would take its 1-0 advantage into the locker room.
Sean Okoli gave FC Cincinnati its insurance goal in the 50th minute off a ball played from Jamie Dell.
The Musketeers continue their spring schedule on March 18 against Saint Louis.
"I want to thank the folks at Xavier for putting the game on. It's was spring exhibition game and we had a great crowd. It felt like we had a fall match and it was an exciting environment."
"I'm proud of our guys. I think we found out that we can be an NCAA Tournament team. We made some steps forward and learned some lessons."
"FC Cincinnati has 11 former MLS players, six first-round draft picks and five former All-Americans. Certainly, we showed well against the tough competition."
Jimmy McLaughlin gave FC Cincinnati, the newest franchise in the United Soccer League, an early lead with a goal in the 24th minute. He found the back of the net from just outside the top of the box.
Xavier's Derrick Otim nearly scored the equalizer two minutes later with a shot that sailed right of the goal. FC Cincinnati would take its 1-0 advantage into the locker room.
Sean Okoli gave FC Cincinnati its insurance goal in the 50th minute off a ball played from Jamie Dell.
The Musketeers continue their spring schedule on March 18 against Saint Louis.
 | COACH FLEMING QUOTES |
"I want to thank the folks at Xavier for putting the game on. It's was spring exhibition game and we had a great crowd. It felt like we had a fall match and it was an exciting environment."
"I'm proud of our guys. I think we found out that we can be an NCAA Tournament team. We made some steps forward and learned some lessons."
"FC Cincinnati has 11 former MLS players, six first-round draft picks and five former All-Americans. Certainly, we showed well against the tough competition."
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