Orlando City (9-4-6, 33 points) vs FC Cincinnati (11-5-3, 36 points)
When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Fla.
Attend: Single-Match Tickets
TV: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (subscription required)
Radio: AM 810 Fox Sports Radio, (English), Mega 97.1 (Spanish)
Here are five storylines to watch for Saturday's match as the Lions host the 2nd place team in the East:
Cincy-ng The Praises
The Lions will welcome FC Cincinnati to Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday, June 28. Last season, the two teams split their regular season series, with both road teams securing victories. Orlando earned a 3-1 win at TQL Stadium, while Cincinnati edged out a 1-0 win at Inter&Co Stadium during the 2024 campaign. Historically, Orlando has had the upper hand in the matchup, doubling Cincinnati’s goal tally with a 16-8 advantage. The Lions also hold a 5-3-3 record against Cincinnati in regular-season play.
King-ston City > Queen City
Orlando City returns to the familiar confines of Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday, riding a strong run of form at home. Since the beginning of March, the Lions have gone unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches on home turf, including five victories in MLS play. During that stretch, Orlando has outscored its opponents 19-10 and recorded two clean sheets, showcasing both attacking firepower and defensive resilience.
Brace Yourself
Forward Ramiro Enrique recorded his third career brace in Orlando City’s recent match against St. Louis, bringing his 2025 tally to six goals across all competitions. The performance marked Enrique’s third multi-goal game in purple, with previous braces coming against the Columbus Crew in 2023 and this weekend’s opponent, FC Cincinnati, in 2024. Midfielder Martín Ojeda played a key role in Enrique’s opener, notching his seventh assist of the season. The helper was the 30th of Ojeda’s Orlando career, making him just the second player in club history to reach that milestone, joining former captain Mauricio Pereyra, who holds the club record with 47.
You Should Also Brace Yourself
Croatian international Marco Pašalić added to his impressive debut campaign with a brace in Orlando City’s dominant win over St. Louis, bringing his season total to nine goals across all competitions. That mark ties him with Martín Ojeda for the team lead in scoring. The performance marked Pašalić’s second brace of the year, with his first coming in the season opener against the Philadelphia Union. His consistent production has quickly made him a key figure in the Lions’ attack.
HAT-uesta
Midfielder Eduard Atuesta delivered a standout performance against St. Louis, recording a hat trick of assists to bring his season total to six – tied for the team lead. With the trio of helpers, Atuesta became just the fourth player in Orlando City history to register three assists in a single match. He joins an exclusive group that includes Nico Lodeiro (2024), Yoshimar Yotún (2018), and club legend Kaká (2015), the first inductee into the club’s “Legends’ Terrace.”
Milestone Tracker:
- Ojeda ranks tied for seventh in Orlando City history with 21 goals in all competitions, level with Chris Mueller. Ojeda’s next goal will see him claim sole possession of seventh all-time.
- Iván Angulo’s next assist will see him take sole possession of third place in club history with 27.
