2020 Orlando City Match Recaps
Orlando City Falls 3-1 to Revs in Conference Semifinal
An early penalty awarded to New England set the tone and when Orlando seemed to get back into the game, things got worse with another red card.
Orlando Advances Past NYCFC After Insane Things Happen
Things looked dire when Pedro Gallese got a second yellow during spot kicks but Rodrigo Schlegel’s save (really!) and Benji Michel’s goal see Orlando through to Round 2.
Lions Throw Away Late Lead in 3-2 Loss to Nashville
Orlando loses its first home game of the year after two late headers turn the game around at the end.
10-Man Orlando City Beats Columbus Crew 2-1
Nani was sent off on an absurd call but the Lions refused to quit and beat the Crew at home.
Dike’s Goal Lifts Orlando to 1-0 Win Over Montreal Impact
The Lions inched closer to a home playoff match behind the rookie’s goal and five saves by Pedro Gallese.
Orlando City Flattens Atlanta, 4-1
The goals returned, as four different Lions scored for Orlando City.
Orlando’s Unbeaten Streak Snapped in 2-1 Loss at Miami
The Herons end the Lions’ streak after Orlando City squandered an easy opportunity to grab a late lead.
Lions Draw Red Bulls 1-1, Clinch Playoff Berth
Lions were seconds from a huge road victory when disaster struck, but Orlando City still clinched its first-ever MLS playoff berth.
Lions Draw New York City FC 1-1 to Keep Streak Alive
Chris Mueller’s goal was enough to keep the unbeaten streak going but it wasn’t a good-looking game from Orlando.
Orlando City Plays Well but Draws 0-0 at Atlanta
Brad Guzan and the woodwork stole points from Orlando City as the Lions couldn’t put one in the net.
Orlando City Downs Red Bulls 3-1
Daryl Dike, Junior Urso, and Antonio Carlos scored to lift the Lions past the Red Bulls.
10-Man Orlando City Battles to 0-0 Draw at FC Dallas
The Lions were the better team but after Sebas Mendez got sent off they were forced to battle for whatever they could get in Dallas.
Orlando City Hangs On for 2-1 Win at Sporting Kansas City
Tesho Akindele and Benji Michel scored in the first half and the Lions held on through an intense second-half onslaught by the hosts.
Orlando City Dumps Chicago Fire in Wild 4-1 Affair
Nani and Chris Mueller starred again as the Lions finally got a home win over the Chicago Fire, running their unbeaten streak to six games.
Mauricio Pereyra’s Goal Lifts Orlando to 2-1 Win Over Miami
A goal by Brek Shea leveled the score in the second half but Mauricio Pereyra restored City’s advantage moments later.
Orlando City Drops Two Points Late in 1-1 Draw vs. Atlanta
The Lions can’t make it two straight wins over Atlanta only due to a lack of sharpness in front of goal and an unnecessary late turnover.
Orlando City Splits Points in Nashville with 1-1 Draw
Benji Michel’s goal was canceled out by Randall Leal as the teams split the points in Tennessee.
Orlando City Gets First Win Over Atlanta, 3-1
Junior Urso, Chris Mueller, and Nani supplied the offense and Orlando stayed organized in a deserved road win.
Dike’s Brace Leads Lions to 3-1 Win Over Nashville
The rookie got his first MLS brace and Chris Mueller scored to erase a 1-0 deficit in the teams’ first ever meeting.
Orlando City Falls 3-2 at Inter Miami
OCSC played like the team with the long layoff and got punished in Round 2 of Tropic Thunder.
Orlando City Falls 2-1 to Portland in MLS is Back Final
The Lions stood toe to toe with the Timbers in the MLS is Back final but failed to deal with two set pieces and it was their undoing.
Orlando City Ousts Minnesota 3-1, Advances to Final
The Lions finally beat Adrian Heath and the Loons and are headed to the MLS is Back title match.
Orlando City Draws LAFC 1-1, Advances on Penalties (5-4)
Nani saw a penalty in regulation saved but his spot kick in the shootout sent Orlando into the semifinals.
Orlando City Knocks Out Montreal Impact, 1-0
Orlando was in control for most of the game but struggled to finish in a match that was closer than it should have been.
Orlando City Draws Philadelphia Union 1-1 to Win Group A
A draw thanks to Mauricio Pereyra was enough to see Orlando City finish at the top of Group A in the MLS is Back Tournament on goal differential.
Mueller’s Brace Leads Orlando City to 3-1 Win Over NYCFC
The Lions took it to NYCFC in the first half hour and did just enough to stay in front to improve to 2-0 in the MLS is Back Tournament.
Orlando City Beats Inter Miami 2-1 in First Ever Meeting
The Lions fell behind early in the second half but rallied in typical dramatic fashion, with the captain netting the winner deep in stoppage time.
Lions Fall 2-1 in Colorado on 90th-Minute Set Piece
At least Nani’s suspension is over. So there’s that.
Orlando City Plays to Scoreless Draw with Real Salt Lake
Without Nani and Dom Dwyer, the offense was asleep at the switch in a scoreless draw against RSL.
Orlando City Tops Icelandic Side KR Reykjavik 3-1
Benji Michel also scored as a mixed Orlando City side beat the Icelandic champions.
Orlando City Beats Montreal 1-0 on Nani Free Kick
The first open preseason match goes the Lions’ way thanks to the captain’s sweet free kick.