Kaká in the inaugural game. The opening win at Exploria Stadium. The Running of the Wall. Rodrigo Schlegel’s playoff save.
Orlando City and New York City FC go all the way back to the beginning of their respective existences in MLS. They’ll meet for the 19th time in all competitions this Saturday in Orlando, their first encounter since Schlegel saved Gudmunder Thorarinsson’s penalty kick to propel Orlando City to victory in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs.
“The matches against [NYCFC] have a tendency to be very emotional,” said Orlando City Head Coach Oscar Pareja. “At this stage, every game is so important just to keep building the confidence and to keep adding points.