Fortitudo CF Falls to AC Raleigh U23 in CASA Showdown at Pleasant Park

Apex, NC — On a warm Saturday afternoon at Pleasant Park, Fortitudo CF faced off against a sharp AC Raleigh U23 side in Capital Area Soccer Association (CASA) league action. Despite moments of grit and flashes of attacking promise, Fortitudo CF ultimately fell by a score of 8–2.

The visitors, AC Raleigh U23, came out firing and capitalized on early defensive lapses, racking up a series of goals before Fortitudo could settle into the match. Their fluid passing and relentless pressure proved difficult to contain throughout the 90 minutes.

Fortitudo’s goals came from set pieces—demonstrating their resilience and ability to convert under pressure. Juan stepped up in the first half to curl home a well-taken free kick that gave the Fortitudo bench something to cheer about. Later in the match, Josh slotted away a penalty with confidence after a foul in the box, bringing the final tally to 8–2.

While the scoreboard reflected a tough loss, Fortitudo CF continued to battle until the final whistle, showing heart and determination against a well-organized opponent.

The team will look to regroup ahead of their next CASA fixture, aiming to build on their set piece success and tighten up defensively. With continued effort and growth, Fortitudo CF remains committed to climbing the table in the weeks ahead.

Fortitudo CF set to take on CASA

Fortitudo CF have completed a round of friendlies leading up to the their inaugural season in the Capital Area Soccer Association. The team features a roster of young men eager to set their stamp on the league. Fortitudo CF is focused on making their Spring season a competitive one that leads to a playoff run.