After ceding two red cards, Orlando City fell 3-1 to the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday during the first of two games this week between the two teams.
Orlando attacked early and often to open the game, forcing Philadelphia onto its heels. In the eight minute, forward Chris Mueller collected the ball in midfield and, met with no pressure from the defense, charged onto the goal to take a clean shot from just inside the box.
The goal put Orlando ahead 1-0 and set the supporters section roaring, but that momentum didn't last for long. As Philadelphia continued to pressure, Orlando City's passing broke down in the midfield, leaving the team vulnerable to counters.