ORLANDO – Orlando City SC (7-4-6, 27 points) fell 3-1 to Chicago Fire FC (6-5-4, 22 points) at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday night. The result marked the Lions’ first home loss to Chicago since the 2019 campaign and the first-time dropping consecutive matches this season.
Chicago forward Philip Zinckernagel kicked off the scoring just five minutes into the match, setting the tone early as the Fire took control. Chicago added two more goals in quick succession during the first half, with Hugo Cuypers finding the net in both the 31st and 32nd minute.
The Lions maintained an aggressive offensive presence throughout the match, as they sought to cut the deficit, outshooting Chicago 28 to 10. Defender Alex Freeman found the back of the net in the 39th minute, marking his fourth career goal for the Lions and Orlando’s lone goal of the game.
Match Notes:
- Assistant Coach Diego Torres assumed head coaching duties Saturday night due to Head Coach Oscar Pareja’s suspension following his red card in the Lions’ last match against Atlanta United FC on Wednesday.
- Midfielder Dagur Dan Thórhallsson made his 100th appearance across all competitions for Orlando City, coming on as a substitute in the 77th minute.
- Defender Alex Freeman scored his fourth goal across all competitions for the Lions in the 39th minute.
- Midfielder Martín Ojeda recorded his sixth assist of the season and 29th all-time across all competitions for Orlando City with the helper on Freeman’s 39th-minute goal.
- Orlando City made two changes to the Starting XI after the side’s last match against Atlanta United FC, with Eduard Atuesta and Luis Muriel returning to the starting lineup.
Next Match: Orlando City will next travel to take on the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, June 14. That match is set to kick off at 9:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
