Orlando City B (7-9-3, 26 points) at Huntsville City FC (6-8-5, 25 points)
When: Sunday, August 3, 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Fla.
TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (subscription required)
Home Sweet Home
Orlando City B is set to host New York City FC II at Osceola County Stadium on Sunday night in their first matchup of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season. The Lions have historically performed well against the Pigeons, holding a 3-1-3 all-time record across seven meetings. Notably, Orlando City B remains unbeaten at home in Kissimmee, boasting a 2-0-3 record in five matches at Osceola County Stadium.
Defending the Den
Sunday’s match kicks off a two-game home stand for Orlando City B, following a stretch of two road games and just one home appearance in July. The Lions have been formidable at Osceola County Stadium this season, posting a 5-2-1 record in Kissimmee. That mark ties them for the second-most home wins in the Eastern Conference alongside Chicago Fire II, New England Revolution II, and Sunday’s opponent, NYCFC II. Only New York Red Bulls II (6) have more home victories in the East this year.
All to Play For
Sunday night’s match carries added significance for Orlando City B as the team enters the final stretch of the season. The Lions currently sit seventh in the Eastern Conference and third in the Southeast Division with 26 points from 19 matches. Their opponent, New York City FC II, trails closely with 25 points from the same number of games. With just one point separating seventh from 11th place, the outcome of Sunday’s match could result in a pivotal six-point swing, potentially shaping the playoff picture as the season winds down.
Pushing For Playoffs
With 19 matches played, Orlando City B enters the weekend with just nine regular season games remaining to climb the Eastern Conference standings and secure a third straight MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs berth. The Lions currently sit seventh in the East and third in the Southeast Division with 26 points. However, the playoff race is tight, just two points separate OCB from 12th-place Carolina Core FC, who sit just below the playoff line with 24 points. Every match from here on out will be critical in the Lions’ postseason push.
