Who: Philadelphia Union vs. Orlando City SC
what: MLS Regular Season Round 13
where: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania
when: Saturday, May 11th, 7:30pm ET
clock: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
Whistle: undecided
The Boys in Blue will return home from the Jaws of Defeat against DC to take on the struggling Lions.
Scouting Report: Orlando City SC
Last 5 matches (latest first) L – L – D – W – D
Union has an overall record of 7 wins, 5 losses, and 6 draws against Orlando City SC. The last time the two teams met was on June 21, 2023, when they tied 2-2. Union came back in the second half and grabbed the points with goals from homegrown midfielder Jack McGlynn and midfielder Jose Martinez.
The Lions are 2-5-3 overall, 1-2-1 on the road and sit in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. The number of goals conceded is -7.
Scouting Report: Philadelphia Union
Last 5 matches (most recent first) D – L – L – D – W
“While upset results have been common for this year's Union national team, Coach Curtin stressed that he does not want this trend to continue.“Following a comeback is extremely mentally and physically demanding.'' It's also consuming.'' If this statement sounds familiar, it's what PSP revealed in its DC United game preview last week.
Philadelphia sits in eighth place in the middle of the Eastern Conference at 3-2-5, one spot ahead of DC United and 10 points behind Messi & Co., one of four clubs tied for 14 points. There is one.
Matchup to watch: Philadelphia Defense vs. itself
Again, I repeat, “The Philadelphia Union's defense was uncharacteristically inconsistent.'' Even Orlando can cause problems, especially early in the game.
Player to watch: McGlynn again
He scored a goal in his last game against Orlando, and the phrase “cultured left foot” is becoming a nickname for the youngster.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Orlando City SC
The Lions have been better on the road than at home in their last five games. Another early goal against the Boys, but this time the home crowd will try to motivate them even more.