Larry Noel Brace Lifts Nona FC Past Shark Coast FC

NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Nona FC (2-0-3, 9 points) extended its unbeaten start to the 2026 USL League Two season Saturday night, defeating Shark Coast FC (1-2-3, 6 points) by a 2-1 scoreline in New Smyrna Beach.

After a scoreless first half, the Longhorns broke through in the 54th minute when forward Larry Noel converted from the penalty spot to give the visitors a deserved lead. The goal marked Noel's fourth of the season and his first since recording the club's first-ever hat trick against Shark Coast FC on May 20.

The hosts responded in the 66th minute through Hector Moreno, who leveled the match at one goal apiece and set up a tense finish between two sides separated only by goal difference on the standings entering the night.

Nona FC answered quickly, however, restoring its advantage just four minutes later. Noel latched onto a perfectly weighted through ball before calmly slotting his finish past the goalkeeper in the 70th minute, securing his second goal of the evening and fifth of the season, already propelling the No. 9 to seventh in the all-time Nona FC scoring list.

The Longhorns held firm throughout the closing stages to secure all three points and remain atop the Southeast Division standings. With the victory, Nona FC improved to nine points through five matches and extended its unbeaten run to begin the 2026 campaign.

Scoring Summary:

54’ Larry Noel (Penalty Kick) — SCO 0, NON 1

66’ Hector Moreno — SCO 1, NON 1

70’ Larry Noel — SCO 1, NON 2

Match Notes:

• Forward Larry Noel recorded his second multi-goal performance of the season and now has five goals in 2026.

• All five of Larry Noel's goals this season have come against Shark Coast FC.

• Nona FC's five-match unbeaten streak to begin the 2026 season is the second-longest unbeaten start in club history, trailing only the 2024 side that opened the year unbeaten through six matches.

• Nona FC remains atop the USL League Two Southeast Division standings with nine points.

• Nona Soccer Academy graduates Ansel Ledezma, Moah Silva, and Christian Acevedo all featured for the Longhorns.

• Head Coach Bruno Jaeger made five changes to his starting lineup from the club's previous match, inserting defenders Tim Brdaric and Samuel Mutiri, along with midfielders Michael Appiah, Thomas Boye, and Filipe Moreira.

Next Match: 

Nona FC returns home Wednesday, June 10, for the second Orlando Derby of the 2026 season against Brooke House FC at Austin-Tindall Sports Complex. The Longhorns opened the campaign with a 1-1 draw against Brooke House FC on May 16 in Winter Park, with Fabio Bozesan scoring his first goal for the Black and Orange. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET and will be streamed on sportsengineplay.com.

Tickets:

Nona FC single-match home tickets for the 2026 USL League Two season are on sale now. Please visit tickets.uslleaguetwo.com/venues/4446 for more information and to purchase tickets.

About Nona FC:

Established in 2020, Nona FC is a USL League Two club proudly representing Lake Nona, Florida. Built on a commitment to player development, community, and excellence, the club serves as a pathway for players looking to advance to the collegiate and professional levels. Since its founding, Nona FC has earned national recognition, including a Southeast Conference Championship in 2022, while continuing to grow the game throughout Central Florida.

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