It’s been six weeks since Orlando City and Inter Miami completed the first chapter of their rivalry, facing off during the opening match of the MLS is Back Tournament.
The Lions came away with the first win, capped by a thrilling game winner from captain Nani in stoppage time. That victory sparked an Orlando City run to the tournament final, a redemptive stretch for a team looking to prove itself under new coach Oscar Pareja.
Despite their success, the Lions carry a chip into the regular season after falling short in the tournament final. The team’s journey to its first MLS postseason berth continues with Saturday’s rivalry rematch, the first Lions’ first outside the Disney bubble since the coronavirus pandemic shut down play.