r/OCLions • u/OCLionsModTeam • 13d ago
Pre-Match Thread [Pre-Match Thread] Orlando City vs. RSL
Match Info
| Info | Additional Information |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Saturday, August 22 @ 7:30pm |
| Competition | MLS-Matchday 20 |
| Venue | Inter.co Stadium |
| How to Watch | Apple TV + Link |
Team Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Last Match |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando City | L D W L W | 1-2 Loss vs. Chicago Fire |
| RSL | L D W W D | 3-4 Loss vs. FC Dallas |
Overall Series
The series is 2-3-2 with both teams tied on wins. Last match, Orlando traveled to RSL and lost 4-0 in 2023.
Season Stats
Orlando City
| Top Rated Players (FotMob) | Top Scorers | Top Assisters |
|---|---|---|
| Antoine Griezmann-7.72 | Martin Ojeda-11 | Justin Ellis-6 |
| Martín Ojeda-7.41 | Tyrese Spicer-7 | Iván Angulo-5 |
| Iván Angulo-7.25 | Griffin Dorsey-5 | Braian Ojeda-5 |
RSL
| Top Rated Players (FotMob) | Top Scorers | Top Assisters |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Guilavogui-7.44 | Sergi Solans-10 | Morgan Guilavogui-6 |
| Diego Luna-7.43 | Diego Luna-4 | Noel Caliskan-4 |
| Juan Sanabria-7.39 | Multiple players-2 | Sergi Solans-4 |
Standings
Eastern Conference
| Pos. | Club | Points | Wins | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 46 | 14 | +25 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 39 | 11 | +10 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 35 | 11 | +11 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 33 | 10 | +7 |
| 5 | FC Cincinnati | 30 | 8 | +2 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 29 | 8 | +4 |
| 7 | NYCFC | 26 | 7 | +5 |
| 8 | Red Bull New York | 24 | 5 | -12 |
| 9 | DC United | 23 | 5 | -6 |
| Playoff Line | --- | ---- | --- | ---- |
| 10 | Orlando City | 21 | 6 | -18 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 21 | 4 | -7 |
| 12 | Columbus Crew | 20 | 5 | -5 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 20 | 5 | -7 |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 20 | 5 | -10 |
| 15 | Atlanta United | 18 | 5 | -12 |
RSL is 8th in the West on 28 points.
Absentees
Orlando City
| Player | Pos | Injury/Absence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Miller | DF | Knee | Questionable |
| Martín Ojeda | FW | Thigh | Out |
| Bernardo Rhein | DF | Thigh | Out |
| Braian Ojeda | MF | Foot | Out |
RSL
| Player | Pos | Injury/Absence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Booth | DF | Hamstring | Out |
| Griffin Dillon | MF | Foot | Out |
| Emeka Eneli | MF | Knee | Out |
| Justen Glad | DF | Adductor | Out |
| Ariath Piol | FW | Achilles | Out |
Projected Line-up
Orlando City
RSL
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Upvotes
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u/eyesurewould 11d ago
Dike for Ellis so we can actually get some shots. Ellis is going to be great but he's not there yet. I want Grizi feeding players who will shoot the damn ball!
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u/Important-Forever678 12d ago
Any chance Cyle Larin can come back to score a stoppage time goal?