Orlando City B (7-11-4, 27 points) vs Atlanta United 2 (5-7-8, 25 points)
When: Saturday, Aug. 23, 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Fla.
TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (subscription required)
Homegrown to Homegrown
Defenders Thomas Williams and Tahir Reid-Brown combined early in the second half last Sunday to give Orlando City B a one-goal lead against Columbus Crew 2. In the 49th minute, Williams delivered a long through ball to Reid-Brown, who sprinted behind the defense, controlled the pass, and fired a low left-footed shot into the bottom right corner of the net. The goal marked Reid-Brown’s second of the season and his second all-time for the Lions. With the assist, Williams recorded his first career goal contribution for Orlando City B. Notably, it was the first time either player had created a scoring opportunity exclusively between the two of them in their OCB careers.
Shooting for Five against the Five Stripes
Orlando City B is set to face Atlanta United 2 for the third time this season, with all three matchups taking place at Osceola County Stadium. Although Atlanta United 2 was designated as the home team in the previous meeting, the match was relocated to Kissimmee. Historically, OCB has remained unbeaten in four official home matches against the Five Stripes, recording one win and three draws. A win or draw on Saturday would extend that streak, keeping the Lions undefeated in five all-time home contests against Atlanta United 2.
Final Stand
Orlando City B will kick off its final two-game homestand of the MLS NEXT Pro regular season on Saturday when it hosts Atlanta United 2. The match marks the first of two consecutive games at Osceola County Stadium before the Lions alternate between home and away fixtures over the final four matches of the season. OCB will aim to go unbeaten in back-to-back home games for the second time this year, and for the first time since the opening two matches of the 2025 campaign.
In the Hunt
With six matches remaining in the regular season, Orlando City B remains firmly in playoff contention. Entering Saturday’s matchup against Atlanta United 2, the Lions sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with 27 points, just two points shy of eighth place and a postseason berth. A win this weekend could lift OCB above the playoff cut-off line and into the top eight. With four of their final six matches taking place at home, the Lions will look to build momentum and secure a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs for the third consecutive season.
