Nona FC Earns Much-Needed Victory Over Sporting Jax

JACKSONVILLE — Nona FC (3-1-4, 13 points) returned to the top of the USL League Two Southeast Division standings Wednesday night, defeating Sporting Jax (1-3-5, 8 points) 3-0 at Mandarin High School Stadium.

After a scoreless first half, the Longhorns broke through in the 47th minute when midfielder K.K. Baffour curled a free kick into the top-left corner, leaving the Sporting Jax goalkeeper with no chance. The strike marked Baffour's first goal for Nona FC.

The Longhorns doubled their advantage in the 61st minute through midfielder Xavier Rimpel. Defender Basit Umar slipped a through ball into the path of Rimpel, who calmly finished past the goalkeeper to score his first goal in the Black and Orange.

Nona FC continued to control the match and put the result beyond doubt in the 86th minute. Nona Soccer Academy product Pedro Kruschewsky met an Osei Gyamfi cross with a sliding finish at the front post to seal the victory. The goal was Kruschewsky's first of the season and second all-time for the Longhorns.

The win moves Nona FC back into first place in the Southeast Division standings with 13 points through eight matches. The Longhorns now sit one point ahead of Brave SC, although the Buffaloes have two matches in hand.

Scoring Summary:

47’ K.K. Baffour — JAX 0, NON 1

61’ Xavier Rimpel — JAX 0, NON 2

86’ Pedro Kruschewsky — JAX 0, NON 3

Match Notes:

• Nona FC retook first place in the USL League Two Southeast Division standings with 13 points.

• Wednesday's result marked Nona FC's first-ever victory over Sporting Jax while holding the Jacksonville side scoreless.

• The Longhorns recorded their third clean sheet of the 2026 season.

• Every outfield substitute made an appearance for Nona FC.

• Head Coach Bruno Jaeger made two changes to his starting lineup from the club's previous match, inserting Nona Soccer Academy products Moah Silva and Christian Acevedo.

Next Match: 

The Longhorns return home after a two-week hiatus to take on Brooke House FC in the third edition of the Orlando Derby in 2026 on Tuesday, June 23. The two Central Florida sides split the points in the first two meetings, with a 1-1 draw in the season opener in Winter Park and a scoreless draw in Lake Nona on June 10. 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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