Orlando City lost the MLS is Back final 2-1 to the Portland Timbers. This was not how the coaches, players, or supporters hoped it would end, but in the end there is still a lot to be happy about. I’ll get to that, but first let’s see what we learned from Orlando’s first and only loss of the tournament.
Another Chippy Match
This wasn’t the only match in the MLS is Back Tournament that the referee has allowed the game to play without blowing the whistle much. As a result, there were seven yellow cards.