A win is a win, even the ones that aren’t pretty. Orlando City fought off a tenacious New York Red Bulls team and was able to grind out a 1-0 win on opening night in front of an electric crowd at Exploria Stadium. When you think about it, the fact that the Lions have gone nine straight years in MLS without losing their opener is incredible.
Let’s dive into some of the details of the match.
That New York Press was Wicked
Rather than burying the Lions for their opening night performance, the correct response is to praise the visitors.