Welcome to your match thread for a Thursday night match-up between Orlando City (7-12-1, 22 points) and New York City FC (12-4-4, 40 points) at Yankee Stadium. It’s the third and final scheduled meetings between the two 2015 MLS expansion rivals this season, and the only meeting in Orlando. It’s also Orlando City’s first Thursday night match.
The Lions are coming off a frustrating 3-2 loss at Columbus on Saturday, in a match marred by a referee decision that was admittedly faulty. Orlando is 5-4-1 at Orlando City Stadium this season, won its last home game, and will look to make it two straight wins at the purple palace.