Orlando City hosted Charlotte FC for the first-ever match between the two clubs. It was Orlando City’s last MLS home match before an upcoming three-match road trip in league play, sandwiched around a May 10 home U.S. Open Cup game vs. the Philadelphia Union.
With the Lions coming off a difficult loss to the New York Red Bulls, the 2-1 victory over their Eastern Conference opponent was just what the doctor ordered. Here are our five takeaways from the match.
The Flash Factor
Ruan is known as one of the faster players in MLS and he showed that off in more ways than one against Charlotte FC.