Saturday’s tie features two teams that couldn’t be further from each other in terms of momentum and overall mentality following their recent results. The Lions have produced their best start to a season since joining MLS, taking 15 points from their opening six matches. An opportunistic offense led by Cyle Larin, and a stingy defense has fueled Orlando’s hot start, as well as the benefit of playing four of six matches in front of a raucous home crowd.
Meanwhile, Colorado has been left to wonder if last season’s second-place finish in the Western Conference was a total fluke.