Orlando City claimed its second MLS is Back Tournament win on Tuesday as the Lions defeated New York City FC 3-1 at Disney. The win, coupled with Philadelphia’s win over Inter Miami, means Orlando will move on to the knockout round of the competition that marks the return of soccer in the country.
Unlike the debut against Inter Miami, the Lions built an early two-goal lead within the first 10 minutes with a brace by Chris Mueller. Orlando withstood NYCFC’s pressure to get all three points after substitute Tesho Akindele scored the third goal with just nine minutes to the final whistle.