SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City’s history with Atlanta United has been a rough one.
The Lions haven’t beaten their rivals in six tries, compiling an 0-4-2 (2 points) record against the 2017 MLS expansion side. It’s a rivalry that has seen fan suspensions, contentious Twitter interactions and droves of supporters at both sides’ respective venues, and it’s one Orlando City wants to get on the winning side of.
“They’re obviously our closest geographical MLS city, so it makes for a fun game,” said veteran midfielder Will Johnson. “Obviously, we haven’t had the success against that we would like to have against them, so I think when we start pulling our weight, it’ll be much more intense of a rivalry.