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Orlando City SC
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New York City FC 4-2-3-1 Pascal Jansen
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Starters
- 49 Matthew Freese
- 22 Kevin O'Toole
- 5 Kai Trewin
- 13 Thiago Martins
- 24 Tayvon Gray
- 55 Keaton Parks
- 21 Aiden O'Neill
- 17 Hannes Wolf
- 10 Maxi Moralez
- 26 Agustin Ojeda
- 7 Nicolás Fernández
Substitutes
- 2 Nico Cavallo
- 11 Talles Magno
19 Strahinja Tanasijević- 29 Máximo Carrizo
30 Tomás Romero- 32 Jonathan Shore
- 34 Raul Gustavo
- 38 Andrew Baiera
99 Seymour Garfield-Reid
Orlando City SC 5-3-2 Oscar Pareja
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- 71 Maxime Crépeau
- 14 Tyrese Spicer
- 29 Tahir Reid-Brown
- 4 David Brekalo
- 21 Nolan Miller
- 24 Griffin Dorsey
- 77 Iván Angulo
- 5 Luis Otávio
- 8 Braian Ojeda
- 10 Martín Ojeda
- 87 Marco Pašalić
Substitutes
- 3 Adrián Marín
- 11 Tiago Souza
- 12 Javier Otero
13 Duncan McGuire- 19 Zakaria Taifi
- 20 Eduard Atuesta
- 23 Harvey Sarajian
- 41 Dylan Judelson
- 57 Iago Silva
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Match Statistics
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5 Shots on Goal 1
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5 Shots off Goal 1
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13 Total Shots 4
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3 Blocked Shots 2
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9 Shots insidebox 2
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4 Shots outsidebox 2
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16 Fouls 6
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4 Corner Kicks 2
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5 Offsides 0
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70% Ball Possession 30%
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0 Yellow Cards 1
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0 Red Cards 1
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1 Goalkeeper Saves 0
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610 Total passes 263
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553 Passes accurate 194
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91% Passes % 74%
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2.52 expected_goals 0.16
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-1 goals_prevented -1
Head-to-Head Stats
Recent Matches
- 2022-08-28 Orlando City SC 2 - 1 New York City FC
- 2022-10-02 New York City FC 2 - 1 Orlando City SC
- 2023-05-17 Orlando City SC 1 - 1 New York City FC
- 2023-09-20 New York City FC 2 - 0 Orlando City SC
- 2024-06-28 New York City FC 4 - 2 Orlando City SC
- 2024-07-20 Orlando City SC 1 - 1 New York City FC
- 2025-03-09 New York City FC 2 - 1 Orlando City SC
- 2025-07-17 Orlando City SC 1 - 2 New York City FC
- 2026-03-07 New York City FC 5 - 0 Orlando City SC
League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Diego |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| 2 |
San Jose Earthquakes |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 |
Los Angeles FC |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 4 |
Vancouver Whitecaps |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 |
Los Angeles Galaxy |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 6 |
FC Dallas |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 |
Minnesota United FC |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 |
Austin |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 |
Seattle Sounders |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |
Real Salt Lake |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 |
Colorado Rapids |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 |
Portland Timbers |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 13 |
Houston Dynamo |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 |
St. Louis City |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 15 |
Sporting Kansas City |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 1 |
New York Red Bulls |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 |
Nashville SC |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 |
New York City FC |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 |
Chicago Fire |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 |
FC Cincinnati |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 |
DC United |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |
Inter Miami |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 8 |
Columbus Crew |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |
Charlotte |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 10 |
Philadelphia Union |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 11 |
Orlando City SC |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 12 |
Toronto FC |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 13 |
New England Revolution |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 14 |
Atlanta United FC |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 15 |
CF Montreal |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 0 |
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1. Match Summary
New York City FC dominated Orlando City SC in a comprehensive 5-0 victory. The match was significantly impacted by a 16th-minute red card shown to Orlando City's goalkeeper, Maxime Crépeau, leaving them to play with ten men for the majority of the game. New York City FC capitalized on this advantage, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Agustín Ojeda and Maxi Moralez (with a penalty) scored before halftime, and Keaton Parks added a brace in the second half to complete the rout.
2. Team Performance Analysis
New York City FC showcased a commanding performance across all statistical categories. Their 70% ball possession and 91% pass accuracy demonstrate their control of the midfield. A significant 13 total shots, with 5 on target, highlights their attacking intent. The expected goals (xG) of 2.52 aligns well with the 5 goals scored, indicating efficient finishing. Despite committing 16 fouls, they maintained discipline with no yellow or red cards. The -1 goals prevented statistic suggests their defense was solid, though perhaps not heavily tested due to Orlando's limited attacking threat.
Orlando City SC endured a difficult match, compounded by the early sending off. Their statistics reflect a team under pressure. Only 4 total shots, with just 1 on target, demonstrate a lack of attacking prowess. A 30% possession rate and 74% pass accuracy indicate they struggled to retain the ball and build meaningful attacks. The xG of 0.16 underscores their limited threat. The -1 goals prevented statistic suggests their goalkeeper was busy, but ultimately unable to prevent the goals conceded. The single yellow card and subsequent red card highlight a lack of discipline.