Nona FC, Brooke House FC Split Points in Orlando Derby

LAKE NONA — Nona FC (2-0-4, 10 points) played Brooke House FC to a scoreless draw Wednesday night in the second Orlando Derby of the 2026 season at Austin-Tindall Sports Complex.

Despite being held off the scoresheet, the Longhorns created the majority of the attacking opportunities throughout the match, finishing with 21 shots while limiting Brooke House FC to only a handful of clear chances. The result moves Nona FC back to the top of the USL League Two Southeast Division standings with 10 points and extends the club's unbeaten start to the season to six matches.

The Black and Orange threatened early through Larry Noel, Michael Appiah, and Basit Umar, who all generated chances down the left side during the opening 25 minutes. Nona FC nearly broke through in the 31st minute when Appiah saw a shot blocked inside the box before the rebound fell to Umar, whose effort from outside the area was saved by the Brooke House goalkeeper.

The Longhorns continued to push forward before halftime, with Andrey Gentil creating another dangerous opportunity in the 44th minute following a combination play down the left flank. However, the visitors held firm and the two sides entered the break level at 0-0.

Nona FC maintained control of the attacking play in the second half and continued to test the Brooke House defense. Umar forced another save with a left-footed strike from outside the box in the 70th minute, while Christian Acevedo nearly found a late winner in the 88th minute before his shot was denied.

Goalkeeper Tom Mabon delivered one of the game's defining moments in the 82nd minute, producing a crucial one-on-one save to deny Francesco Aiello and preserve the clean sheet. The shot-stopper finished the night with four saves and earned Man of the Match honors.

The match came to life in stoppage time. Brooke House FC nearly stole all three points in the 92nd minute when Joachim Kyei struck the post on a counterattack, the visitors' best chance of the night. Moments later, Nona FC came within inches of a dramatic winner as Xavier Rimpel's effort was cleared off the line by a Brooke House defender in the 95th minute, forcing the two sides to settle for a point.

Match Notes:

• Nona FC retook first place in the USL League Two Southeast Division standings with 10 points.

• The Longhorns matched a club record by opening the season unbeaten through six matches, equaling the mark set by the 2024 squad.

• Nona FC finished the match with 21 shots.

• The Longhorns recorded their second scoreless draw of the 2026 season.

• Head Coach Bruno Jaeger made three changes to his starting lineup from the previous match, inserting defenders Moah Silva, Beltran Álvarez Echague, and midfielder Basit Umar.

Next Match: 

The Longhorns return to action Sunday, June 14, for the second Rodeo Derby of the 2026 season against Brave SC. With Nona FC sitting atop the Southeast Division standings and Brave SC close behind in second, Sunday's matchup could have major implications in the race for a playoff spot. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 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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