SANFORD, Fla. — After a rare stretch of recovery time, Orlando City hit the road to take on the Portland Timbers on Thursday in a Western Conference faceoff.
The game comes at a crucial time for the Lions, who sit only one point away from playoffs contention in the gut of the season. Fresh off a pair of invigorating home wins — including the 1-1 penalty-kick thriller in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals — the team is looking to capitalize on its momentum to earn crucial points on the road.
“I think the level of commitment the players have shown over the last few weeks has been outstanding,” Lions coach James O’Connor said.