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The Assist: Orlando City SC at Inter Miami CF - August 2, 2023

August 1, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Orlando City SC News Release


The Need to Know:

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 2, 8 p.m. ET

Venue: DRV PNK Stadium; Fort Lauderdale. Fla.

Competition: Leagues Cup

Where to Watch/Listen:

Broadcast: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

English Radio: 96.9 The Game

Spanish Radio: Acción 97.9 FM

The Story:

After Wilder Cartagena's game-winning goal propelled Orlando to victory against Santos Laguna, the Lions finished the group stage of the competition at the top of South Group 2 with five points.

The Lions now face a quick turnaround as they advance to the to the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup tournament where they will face their intrastate rival, Inter Miami CF on Wednesday.

The Herons step into the knockout stage of the competition having won both of their group stage matches in regular time.

The winner of Wednesday's duel will advance to the Round of 16 where they will either face FC Dallas or Mazatlán FC while the loser will be eliminated from the competition.

Quote of the Week:

"We are very excited to participate in this tournament [Leagues Cup] not just because of the importance of the Florida Derby and the attention that the game itself is going to bring, but also because of the position where our players have taken the Club. We are in a position where we can be very optimistic about advancing in tomorrow's game and to the next round. We are excited, prepared and ready to play."

- Head Coach Oscar Pareja

Current Form:

Lions' Last Match: Orlando City 3, Santos Laguna 2 (7/29/23, Exploria Stadium)

Goal-Scorers: Duncan McGuire, Mauricio Pereyra, Wider Cartagena; Raúl López, Harold Preciado

Inter Miami's Last Match: Inter Miami CF 4, Atlanta United 0 (7/25/23, DRV PNK Stadium)

Goal-Scorers: Lionel Messi (2), Robert Taylor (2)

Against the Opposition:

Series Record: 5-3-2 (Home: 2-0-2, Away: 2-3-0)

Last Matchup: Orlando City 3, Inter Miami CF 1 (5/20/23, DRV PNK Stadium)

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