MLS Orlando City SC

The Assist: Orlando City SC vs. Philadelphia Union - June 21, 2023

June 20, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Orlando City SC News Release


The Need to Know:

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 21, 7:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Fla.

Competition: MLS Regular Season

Where to Watch/Listen:

Broadcast: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

English Radio: 96.9 The Game

Spanish Radio: Acción 97.9 FM

The Story:

The Lions are set to square off with the Philadelphia Union for the second time this campaign, with City having taken a 2-1 victory at Subaru Park in their previous meeting on March 25.

City enters the midweek looking to rebound after a loss in New England over the weekend that snapped a six-game unbeaten run for the side.

Philadelphia will also look to get back to its winning ways, coming off a 2-1 loss in San Jose that saw its four-game win streak come to an end.

The Lions will once again be without Pedro Gallese, Wilder Cartagena, Facundo Torres and Wilfredo Rivera all due to international duty, but could see the return of defenders Kyle Smith and Antonio Carlos to the lineup after the pair missed the last match due to yellow card accumulation suspensions.

Quote of the Week:

"We don't have too much time. We've been doing our recovery and giving the data in how to prepare for the game against Philadelphia. The boys are going to be fine and we're going to be in front of our fans and taking the game at home and trying to get a result. We will be prepared for it."

- Head Coach Oscar Pareja

Current Form:

Lions' Last Match: New England 3, Orlando City 1 (6/17/23, Gillette Stadium)

Goal-Scorers: Emmanuel Boateng, Gustavo Bou, Carles Gil; Duncan McGuire

Philadelphia's Last Match: San Jose 2, Philadelphia 1 (6/10/23, PayPal Park)

Goal-Scorers: Jeremy Ebobisse, Miguel Trauco; Damion Lowe

Against the Opposition:

Series Record: 5-7-5 (Home: 2-2-3, Away: 3-5-1)

Last Matchup: Orlando City 2, Philadelphia Union 1 (3/25/23, Subaru Park)

Next Up: Orlando City SC at Seattle Sounders FC

Date & Time: Saturday, June 24, 10:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Lumen Field; Seattle, Wash.

Broadcast: Apple TV - Free | 96.9 The Game | Acción 97.9 FM

Competition: MLS Regular Season

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