Orlando City

Rapid Reactions: A revolution in New England

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1. A comeback for the books. For the first time under Head Coach Oscar Pareja, Orlando City SCcame back from a halftime deficit on the road, winning 3-1 over the New England Revolution.

2. Not only did the Lions win, but it was their first game in New England that they have taken all three points since becoming an MLS team. Not only that, but they broke New England's record at home, going 40 matches unbeaten at home when leading at the half.

3. It's STILL the Summer of Facu. Torres led the charge offensively for the Lions, scoring the game-tying goal and the game-clinching goal in the second half. The forward has been on an absolute tear since missing out on Uruguay's Copa America squad, scoring six goals in his last seven matches, adding a few assists as well. A massive reason for the Lions' latest turnaround.

4. Torres also continues to climb the record books. With his two goals, Facu has tied Cyle Larin and Mauricio Pereyra for the second most goal contributions in Club history, with 49. He now only trails Nani, who finished his career with the Lions with 51.

5. Rafa Santos: Game-changer. The halftime sub was a massive difference-maker in the attack, adding another option down the wing. Kyle Smith, who is more solid defensively, is a right-footed player playing on the left, so adding Santos into the mix, who can comfortably overlap on that left side, made the attack much more threatening.

6. Two goals in two games, Ramiro Enrique is starting to find his form. Coming in as a sub last game and now starting tonight, the Argentine forward has been a dangerous threat in both situations. It's been tough for Enrique, who suffered a lot of injury setbacks at the beginning of the season. But now, he's starting to find his form just at the right time for the Lions.

7. Orlando City, much like last year, are getting hot in the summer heat. Three wins in a row, four wins in their last five has them continuing to push their way up the Eastern Conference standings. Only two games remain before the league breaks for the Leagues Cup, and the Lions will look to keep this hot streak going into those matches.

8. Speaking of their next game, the Lions will have a quick turnaround as they head to Nashville this coming Wednesday. That game will kick off at 8:30 p.m. over on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.