Welcome to your match thread and preview for a Wednesday night U.S. Open Cup semifinal match-up between Orlando City and the New York Red Bulls at Exploria Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN+). It’s the first time the teams have met in this competition in the Lions’ MLS era.
Here’s what you need to know for the match.
History
The Lions are 5-9-2 in 16 league meetings with the Red Bulls in the all-time series, with a 3-4-1 mark at home. Orlando is on a four-game winless streak (0-3-1) in the series. The most recent indignity came on April 24, when the Lions were walloped 3-0 at home on goals by Luquinhas, Cristian Casseres Jr.