Match Preview: Cleveland SC vs Ambassadors FC Ohio
- Cleveland SC
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What to know for a huge match against Ambassadors FC
Berea, Ohio — They say that there is no rest for the weary, and that sentiment rings true for Cleveland SC as they have a short turnaround after a convincing 3-1 victory over Niagara 1812 as the squad hosts Ambassadors FC on Wednesday (June 3) at 7 p.m. at George Finnie Stadium.
Both of these teams sit firmly in the top 10 national rankings in the NPSL, with Ambassadors coming in at No. 3 and Cleveland sitting at No. 8.
Each side has played four matches, with Ambassadors winning all four while Cleveland has won three and tied one.
Cleveland is coming off the previously mentioned 3-1 win over Niagara 1812, a game that saw a similar story for the squad as they went 1-0 down early in the game, but stormed back to win by multiple goals.
The defense for Cleveland has been its true shining point of the season, allowing the second fewest goals in the Great Lakes Conference with two, just behind Erie Commodores FC, who have allowed just one goal in their five matches played this season.
Cleveland has allowed the two goals in the previous two games, with one coming against each of the Buffalo Stallions and Niagara 1812, but in both games, that lone goal did not matter in the end as Cleveland went on to win.
Ambassadors have been very solid as well, using a balance of attack and defense to win their four matches this season.
They have allowed exactly one goal in each of their four games this season, but the offense has been outstanding, scoring at least two goals in every game to get the team over the hump and pick up three points.
This game against the Ambassadors marks the beginning of the tough part of the schedule for Cleveland, which will host the Ambassadors before going on the road to face off against Flower City Union in Rochester, New York, before coming back home to play the top team in the conference in Erie.
During this three-game stretch, Cleveland will be playing the top three teams in the conference, as Flower City are at fourth in the standings and Erie is at the top spot.
Starting this stretch with a win would be huge for the team, as they look to remain undefeated on the season and keep carrying momentum further into the season.
Last season, Cleveland was not able to beat the Ambassadors, as they tied 1-1 in the first matchup before taking a tough 4-0 loss in the second matchup at home in Berea.
A win on Wednesday would signify a new era in this matchup, with Cleveland looking to be the top dogs in the conference.
Match Information - Cleveland SC vs Ambassadors FC Ohio
📍 George Finnie Stadium Stadium - 141 E Bagley Rd, Berea, OH 44017
🗓️ Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM EDT
🎟️ Tickets are available online and at the gate.
June Match Passes are available now, giving fans access to all four June home matches for one price, with family-friendly options available.
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Can’t make it to Berea? Watch live on Cleveland SC’s YouTube channel with Eli Maistros, Justin Dedrick, and Joey Jirmasek on the call. Fans can also follow live updates on Cleveland SC’s X and Instagram. [WATCH LIVE]
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