Orlando City has played one U. S. Open Cup match before the Union with a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies. How did they look, and how did Orlando’s lineup reflect the ideals of the team in this tournament?
Orlando played a very strong lineup and for that reason, the 2-1 result was a little underwhelming. Granted, the Rowdies were the second-best team in the USL Championship last year, but I think most people were hoping for a slightly better performance. Still, they got the job done and the strong lineup continues the theme of Orlando coaches taking the U.