Orlando City continued its hot run of form on Wednesday. The Lions beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 to extend the unbeaten streak to seven matches. Tesho Akindele and Benji Michel both scored within two minutes of each other to get Orlando out to a 2-0 lead. Johnny Russell got one back for Sporting, but the Lions held on to take all three points.
Here are my three takeaways from the match.
History Made
Orlando City made club history on Wednesday night. By beating Sporting Kansas City 2-1, the Lions earned their first ever win at Children’s Mercy Park.