For much of the U.S. Open Cup match against New York City FC, the Lions looked every bit the team that spent an extra day traveling and was playing with just one day of preparation and recovery. But despite letting a lead slip away with just seconds remaining, Orlando City showed grit and determination in the penalty shootout after a 1-1 extra-time draw and advanced to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals for the first time in club history.
The Lions won a sudden-death penalty shootout 5-4 at Exploria Stadium and advanced, despite not beating the Pigeons for the seventh consecutive competitive match (0-4-3).