Orlando City’s run in the MLS is Back Tournament came to an end last night with a 2-1 defeat to the Portland Timbers. I would have to say not many people had the Lions making the final, which turned out to be a very physical match-up. Down in the match until Mauricio Pereyra scored the equalizer in the 39th minute, the Lions dominated possession, but it wasn’t enough and they came up just short in the end.
Let’s see how the Lions rated individually in the tournament final.
Starters
GK, Pedro Gallese, 7 — The Peruvian goalkeeper had four saves in the match but unfortunately the Timbers were able to get their first goal off a free kick as Larrys Mabiala got his header from a perfect Diego Valeri delivery past Gallese to take the lead.