Another really important player is defender Joao Mouthino - third in tackles in MLS. The Florida squad relies on veterans Alexandre Pato and Mauricio Pereyra to get victories. Prior to that win, ORL was blown out 4-1 by CF Montreal - perhaps a precursor to playing Austin, a similar top-tier MLS team. The victory was the Lions third in its last five road games. They punched in the winning goal via a Kyle Smith header in the 90 th minute. Orlando garnered a 1-0 win over lower table Toronto to propel themselves to fourth place in the Eastern Conference. This will be the first meeting between Austin FC and Orlando City.Īustin FC vs Orlando City Kickoff Scouting Report They’re about to face a whole new level of hell from the players and fans (and lovable Tik Martins!) in Austin. But, the Lions are snakebit in Texas, winless in its last five visits to the Lone Star state.

With confidence restored, Verde & Black now set their sights on an Orlando City side that is coming off of a win themselves. LAFC won a penalty in the latter stages of the match, which was converted by Carlos Vela. In that one, Austin opened the scoring with a 12 th-minute goal from center back Ruben Gabrielson. The goal that doubled their league came from Diego Fagundez in the 80 th minute, thanks to a mind-blowing Seba Driussi rabona assist that’s gone viral. Austin FC vs Orlando City SC Match May 22 2022 (Image: designbymarkf)Īfter a victory in California to land in first place atop MLS, Austin FC (7-3-2) will take on Orlando City SC (6-4-2) in a primetime match on Sunday.Īustin is returning to Q2 on the heels of a midweek 2-1 statement win over Los Angeles FC.

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