Here are five storylines to watch for Saturday's home match as the Lions host Montréal
Ojeda vs. Montréal Renewed
Orlando City midfielder Martín Ojeda will look to replicate his success against CF Montréal after scoring in the clubs’ most recent meeting. The Argentine continues to be one of the Lions’ most productive attacking threats, entering the match with 34 goals for the club across all competitions as he climbs the all‑time scoring charts.
First Start of the Season for Otero
Goalkeeper Javier Otero is in line to make his first start of the 2026 campaign on Saturday evening. The Venezuelan netminder has steadily climbed through Orlando City’s ranks featuring previously for both the Orlando City Academy and Orlando City B. Following goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau’s red card against New York City FC last weekend, Otero is set to take the reins in goal as the Lions host CF Montréal.
Luís Otávio Building Momentum
New midfielder Luís Otávio made his Orlando City debut in last weekend’s matchup against New York City FC, starting the match for the Lions after his offseason acquisition from Sport Club Internacional in Brazil as a U22 Initiative player. As he settles into the squad, Otávio will look to earn additional minutes and make his first substantial impact in MLS play.
Magic McGuire Hits 100
Forward Duncan McGuire officially reached a major club milestone in Orlando City’s match against New York City FC, making the 100th appearance of his Lions career across all competitions. He became the 19th player in club history, and fourth active Lion, to hit the century mark, joining defender and captain Robin Jansson, forward Iván Angulo and midfielder Martín Ojeda in the group.
Coaching Transition for the Lions
Orlando City announced Wednesday that it has mutually parted ways with head coach Oscar Pareja. The Colombian coach leaves as the winningest and longest-tenured manager in club history, finishing his tenure with a 101-71-67 record in all competitions. Pareja led the Lions to the MLS Cup playoffs in each of his six seasons and guided the club to its first MLS-era trophy, the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Former Orlando City B head coach and current first-team assistant Martin Perelman will assume Pareja’s duties on an interim basis.
Milestone Tracker:
-Duncan McGuire’s next goal will be his 31st for Orlando City in all competitions, tying former captain Nani for fourth all-time
-With an appearance, forward Harvey Sarajian would make his club debut
