Orlando City trails NYCFC 2-1 in the second half of the their match at Yankee Stadium.
Both teams are hungry for wins, with NYC especially driven to bounce back from an embarrassing 7-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls.
Early in the second half, the Lions continued to struggle to retain possession on the Yankee Stadium pitch that has many uneven spots. Groundskeepers were painting dirt green before the match.
In the 59th minute, Júlio Baptista subbed on for Adrian Winter with the hope of giving the Lions a spark.
In the 61st minute, Cyle Larin had room in transition, but NYCFC goalkeeper Josh Saunders came up with a big save.