2021 Orlando City Match Recaps
Orlando Bounced from Playoffs with 3-1 Loss in Nashville
The Lions scored first but couldn’t handle the counter attack and it was costly.
Orlando City Reaches Playoffs with 2-0 Win at Montreal
The Lions are going to the postseason after winning a hard-fought game in Montreal with Sebas Mendez and Daryl Dike scoring.
Orlando Draws Nashville 1-1 After Winning Goal Disallowed
The Lions appeared to win the game late in stoppage time on a free kick but a video review decision kept Orlando from clinching a playoff spot.
Lions Fall 3-2 to Columbus Crew
Orlando City’s playoff chances took a big hit in Ohio due to sloppy play early.
Lions Throw Away 2-0 Lead in 2-2 Draw with Revolution
Orlando City again squandered a lead at home, failing to capitalize on another strong start and a two-goal advantage.
Orlando Squanders Lead in 1-1 Home Draw vs. Montreal
Lions run unbeaten streak to four games but drop valuable points during their stretch run.
Orlando City Blanks FC Cincinnati 1-0 for Key Road Win
It wasn’t easy but Orlando City got its first win in Cincinnati with Junior Urso providing the only offense that counted.
Dike’s Late Goal Lifts Orlando City to 2-1 Win vs. D.C.
Lions score on a corner kick deep in stoppage time to snatch all three points in a vital Eastern Conference battle.
Lions Rally from Two Down in 2-2 Draw at Nashville
Lions convert a penalty and get an opposition own-goal to erase a 2-0 hole in Nashville and halt the losing streak at four.
Lions Fall 2-1 at League-Leading New England
Another squandered penalty kick costs Orlando a point on the road at the league leaders.
Orlando City Sunk by Controversial Decision in 3-1 Loss
Orlando’s struggles continue as Kacper Przybylko’s brace hands the Lions their third straight loss.
9-Man Orlando City Falls 4-2 at Home to Montreal
Lions look to be in their worst form of the season with Nani and Andres Perea seeing red.
Orlando City Lifeless in 3-0 Loss at Atlanta
The Lions...well, where were they?
Junior Urso’s Goal Lifts Lions to 3-2 Win vs. Columbus Crew
The Lions blew a 2-0 lead but Junior Urso called game and Adam Grinwis won his first MLS game since 2018.
Wasteful Lions Drop Points at Home in 0-0 Draw vs. Miami
A missed Tesho Akindele penalty was the best opportunity but there were others in an unsatisfying scoreless draw at Exploria Stadium.
Michel’s Goal Lifts Orlando City to 1-0 Win vs. Chicago Fire
The Lions are unbeaten in five league matches after a much-needed win over the Chicago Fire.
Orlando City Comes from Behind for 1-1 Draw at Nashville
After a poor first half, Orlando City was excellent for most of the second 45, pulling even and coming within inches of winning on the road.
Santos Laguna Knocks Orlando Out of Leagues Cup 1-0
A sloppy performance against a good Santos side results in Orlando City’s quick exit from the Leagues Cup.
Orlando City Fights Back for 1-1 Road Draw at FC Cincinnati
Nani’s second-half goal rescues a point on the road.
Orlando City Not Good Enough in 1-1 Draw vs. Inter Miami
Antonio Carlos’ goal was canceled out in the second half by Kieran Gibbs as the conference bottom feeders steal a point in Exploria.
Orlando City Comes Back to Beat Atlanta United 3-2
The Lions showed resiliency to bounce back from a pair of one-goal deficits and Mason Stajduhar earned his first win in his MLS debut.
Orlando City Gets Blown Out 5-0 at New York City FC
Things didn’t seem likely to go Orlando City’s way from the moment the team sheet dropped.
Orlando City Jumps Philadelphia with 2-1 Win Over Union
Benji Michel and Andres Perea scored on Orlando’s only two shots on target and the Lions held on despite a late Union rally.
Orlando City Comes Back for 1-1 Road Draw at Toronto FC
Nani’s penalty wasn’t pretty but it went in and Orlando City finished the season unbeaten in three matches against Toronto.
Orlando City Wasteful in 3-1 Road Loss at Chicago Fire
Lions were wasteful in front of goal and two defensive lapses and a late transition goal undo what could have been a solid road performance.
Orlando City Suffers First Home Loss to Red Bulls 2-1
It wasn’t the sharpest night for the Lions, who just couldn’t find the final bit of quality in losing their second game to the Red Bulls in 2021.
Mueller, Nani Lead Lions 2-1 Comeback Win at Inter Miami
Chris Mueller and Nani scored phenomenal goals to bring the Lions back from 1-0 down late in Ft. Lauderdale.
Orlando City Clobbers San Jose Earthquakes 5-0
Daryl Dike and Benji Michel bagged braces to lead Orlando to its largest shutout victory in the MLS era.
Junior Urso’s Goal Lifts Lions to 3-2 Win Over Toronto FC
The Lions saw their early 2-0 lead evaporate but the Bear came to the rescue.
Orlando City Suffers First 2021 Loss 2-1 at New York Red Bulls
Orlando City nearly pulled off a late comeback but simply didn’t play well enough.
Orlando City Stays Unbeaten with 1-0 Win Over Toronto
Lions are unbeaten in six to start the season after Tesho Akindele’s goal buried Toronto FC.
Orlando City Wins Ugly Road Match at D.C. United 1-0
It’s another shutout for Pedro Gallese as the Lions win in D.C. for only the second time ever and the first time at Audi Field.