Lions Earn Midweek Win Against D.C United
Orlando City earned a 2-0 victory over D.C United in a midweek matchup at Orlando City Stadium. The game featured Giles Barnes first goal of the season and his first goal as a Lion. The other goal was provided by Cyle Larin, ending his goal drought in the last few matches. The Lions will look to continue this momentum when they face the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
Read: Giles Barnes Makes His First One Count
Cyle Larin Ends Goal Drought With Game Winner Against D.C
Lions Blank D.C United, Win 2-0 at Orlando City Stadium
Pride Fight Through The Rain For 2-0 Win Against Boston
The Orlando Pride fought through heavy rain at home on Saturday night to earn a 2-0 win over the Boston Breakers. The match marks the first clean sheet for the Pride this season and saw a shake-up in the starting lineup that proved formidable against Boston. The two goals came early in the game, from Marta (PK) and Jasmyne Spencer. Marta’s penalty kick marked the first penalty kick taken in Pride history.
Read: Orlando Pride Shutout Breakers Behind Marta and Spencer Goals
Orlando City Host Chicago Fire On Sunday
The Lions have never lost to the Chicago Fire, but the Midwestern side has rebranded themselves this season as one of the best teams in the East, thanks in part to the acquisition of European superstar Bastian Schweinsteiger. Orlando City will look to continue the momentum they found on Wednesday night, when they defeated D.C United 2-0.
Read: Orlando City Looks To Cool Red Hot Fire
Revamped Chicago Fire Provide New Look for Orlando City
Know Your Opponent: Schweinsteiger and the Chicago Fire