Orlando City has traveled to Colorado to visit the Rapids. The opponent holds a special place in the history of Orlando City, as it was the first MLS club the Lions defeated in a competitive game. It will also be the first time striker Dom Dwyer faces the team as a Lion since a memorable performance at the Citrus Bowl.
As a small third-division club, the only chance Orlando City had to face MLS competition in meaningful games was in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Lions were 0-2 against higher division teams when they were drawn at home against the Rapids in a match that was played May 28, 2013.