
The Assist: Orlando City SC at Toronto FC - October 21, 2023
Published on October 20, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Orlando City SC News Release
The Need to Know:
Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 6 p.m. ET
Venue: BMO Field; Toronto, Ontario
Competition: MLS Regular Season
Where to Watch/Listen:
Broadcast: Apple TV - Free
English Radio: Real Radio 104.1
Spanish Radio: Acción 97.9 FM
The Story:
Orlando City will return to the pitch after a week away from game play for its 2023 Decision Day showdown against Toronto FC.
The Lions enter the match having already clinched a spot in the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs and secured a spot in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup with a 3-2 win over New England Revolution.
All Decision Day matches in the Eastern Conference are scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. ET with the results impacting Orlando City's Round One opponent.
Quote of the Week:
"We are preparing the game as usual with a great responsibility to keep adding points. Regardless of our position not being affected, it's a good opportunity to play another good game and to continue with the momentum [we've built]. At this time, we are equating the possibility to rotate a couple of players. We are good, we will take the best out of the game and be ready for the playoffs."
- Head Coach Oscar Pareja
Current Form:
Lions' Last Match: Orlando City 3, New England Revolution 2 (10/7/23, Exploria Stadium)
Goal-Scorers: Duncan McGuire, Facundo Torres, Iván Angulo; Carles Gil (2)
Toronto's Last Match: New York Red Bulls 3, Toronto FC 0 (10/7/23, Red Bull Arena)
Goal-Scorers: Tom Barlow, Luquinhas (2)
Against the Opposition:
Series Record: 7-8-3 (Home: 5-4-0, Away: 2-4-3)
Last Matchup: Orlando City 4, Toronto FC 0 (7/4/23, Exploria Stadium)
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