Rapids to Face First MLS Side of the Year, Take on Orlando City SC in Scrimmage

Published on February 10, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release

After taking on three Mexican sides while in Querétaro, Mexico for the first portion of the Rapids' preseason, Colorado is set to face their first of three more opponents before the 2023 season officially kicks off: Orlando City SC.

The Eastern Conference opponent has earned victories against two preseason opponents thus far, Minnesota United and Florida International University. The Rapids will face Orlando once in the regular season on June 10 before the international break.

Following the scrimmage with the Lions, the Rapids will take on two more American sides while training in Querétaro. Colorado is set to face USL Championship team, Miami FC, on February 15 before going against 2022 MLS Cup runner up, Philadelphia Union on February 18.

Previewing #ORLvsCOL: Robin Fraser - February 9, 2023

All scrimmages in Orlando will be closed-door contests, but fans of the Burgundy and Blue can keep up with all the action on the official Rapids' social media accounts and coloradorapids.com for postgame coverage.

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