SANFORD, Fla. — As his team shakes off Tuesday’s loss in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup, coach James O’Connor is refocusing his team fully on the pursuit of its first playoff berth.
Orlando City played two high-stakes games in a span of four days this week, putting out a starters-heavy lineup for both games as it looked to both edge up in MLS standings and advance in the U.S. Open Cup. This weekend’s game offers the same stakes — an opportunity to take on the team positioned one slot and three points directly above the Lions in the standings.