When Orlando City came to Talen Energy Stadium for last year’s season finale against the Union, they gave up six goals. They have kept on conceding ever since.
The Lions’ defense has been toothless this year. They have given up 10 goals through five games, tied for worst in the Eastern Conference and second-worst in MLS as a whole.
If there’s an opponent well-suited to help the Union snap out of their scoring funk, it’s this one. And if there is a reason why Friday’s game (8 p.m., ESPN) can be seen as an early must-win, it’s this one.