New Haven, Conn. (July 29, 2026) - CT United FC hosts Orlando City B at 7 PM on Saturday, August 1st, at Reese Stadium in New Haven, Connecticut. The Coywolves come off a gutsy 2-1 victory over Columbus Crew 2 that catapulted them into the eight-seed in the Eastern Conference. To watch CT United follow up last week’s win, tickets for the match can be purchased at ctunited.com/tickets. The match will be broadcast locally on WWAX-TV and streamed on One Football and MLSNEXTPro.com.
Coywolves Staying Hot
CT United enters Saturday's match after picking up another win last week, extending their run to four straight victories and eight of its last ten. The surge has the Coywolves up to 8th in the Eastern Conference with 31 points, one point behind Red Bull New York II with a game in hand.
Saturday's matchup with Orlando City B will be the first and only meeting between the two teams this season. The matchup proves to be pivotal as both teams currently sit in playoff position.
Standout Coywolves
Several players stepped up to lead the Coywolves to victory over Columbus Crew 2.
Goalkeeper Gunther Rankenburg turned in a massive performance, coming up with an early penalty kick double-save that kept CT United in the match at a critical moment. He continued to dominate his 18-yard box throughout the night, consistently manning corners and crosses with authority.
Defender Andre Applewhaite delivered a complete 90 minutes, threatening Columbus's back line with runs in behind before scoring the match-winner in the 51st minute. He added nine defensive contributions on the night, showcasing his impact on both ends of the field.
Captain Alex Monis continued to set the tone for the Coywolves, scoring a 19th minute equalizer on a penalty to level the match. The goal moved him into second on the team with seven goals on the season, continuing to show his composure in big moments.
CT United FC Small Business Saturday
CT United FC is celebrating Small Business Saturday at Reese Stadium this week. Before kickoff, explore CT United’s Small Business Expo during Fan Fest, featuring local vendors from across Connecticut. Participating businesses will be recognized throughout the evening during pregame and halftime programming.
Opponent: Orlando City B
Record: 8-7-5
Standings: 35 Points, 5th in Eastern Conference
Last Result: 2-0 Win vs. Philadelphia Union II
Head Coach: Edward Wilding