FC Naples hosts first-ever MLS opponent in U.S. Open Cup Wednesday night

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — FC Naples turns its attention to the biggest match in club history.

On Wednesday, the club hosts Orlando City in the U.S. Open Cup, its first-ever match against an MLS opponent. Tickets for the match are sold out.

FC Naples comes into Wednesday's match with momentum after a win over Sarasota on Saturday. Now the club gets a chance to test itself against top-level competition on home turf, with Orlando City coming to Naples.

"Yeah, look, we're all excited for it. It's something that maybe a lot of players haven't done before in their career," said Kevin O'Connor, midfielder for FC Naples. "So it's a great opportunity, I suppose, for us to see where we are and test ourselves against a really good side."

Head coach Matt Poland said the opportunity goes well beyond the players on the field.

"To have them face us and have to treat us as equals for 90 minutes is so massive for not only the players, but for the organization and for the community and the fans," Poland said.

FC Naples hosts Orlando City on Wednesday night at Paradise Sports Complex.