Nona FC Falls to Brave SC in Rodeo Derby

THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Nona FC (2-1-4, 10 points) suffered its first defeat of the 2026 USL League Two season Sunday night, falling 2-1 to Brave SC (3-0-3, 12 points) at The Range at H.G. Morse Stadium in the 10th edition of the Rodeo Derby.

With significant implications in the Southeast Division standings, Brave SC moved into first place with the victory, while Nona FC dropped to second.

The hosts struck first in the 15th minute when Caue Ramos finished the rebound of his own effort following a cross into the box to give Brave SC an early advantage.

Nona FC responded in the 36th minute through defender Tim Brdaric, who headed home a Basit Umar cross to level the match at 1-1. The goal marked Brdaric's first for the Black and Orange.

Brave SC regained the lead in the 56th minute when Ramos found the back of the net for the second time on the night. The strike proved to be the match-winner as the hosts secured all three points in a pivotal Southeast Division matchup.

Scoring Summary:

15’ Caue Ramos — BRA 1, NON 0

36’ Tim Brdaric (Basit Umar) — BRA 1, NON 1

56’ Caue Ramos — BRA 2, NON 1

Match Notes:

• Sunday's result marked Nona FC's first loss of the 2026 season.

• Defender Tim Brdaric scored his first goal for the Black and Orange.

• Head Coach Bruno Jaeger made two changes to his starting lineup from the previous match, inserting midfielders KK Baffour and Michael Appiah.

Next Match: 

The Longhorns remain on the road, traveling to Jacksonville to take on Sporting Jax on Wednesday, June 17. Nona recently played to a scoreless draw against the Jacksonville side at home on May 26. 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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