Welcome to your match thread for tonight's match-up between Orlando City (6-5-2, 20 points) and D.C. United (4-6-2, 14 points) at Orlando City Stadium. It’s the first of two scheduled meetings between these two Eastern Conference opponents, with the Lions making the return trip to D.C. on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
The Lions are just 2-3-0 against D.C. in the all-time series since the club joined MLS. The teams split two lopsided games last season, with each team winning at home. United grabbed a 4-1 win at RFK Stadium last September. Patrick Mulllins (brace), Lloyd Sam, and Julian Buescher scored for D.