Major League Soccer Gameweek 3
New York City FC 5 - 0 FT Orlando City SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Maxime Crépeau 16'
↓ T. Spicer ↑J. Otero 19'
21' A. Ojeda
42' N. Mercau
45' M. Moralez
HT
↓ Luis Otavio ↑D. McGuire 46'
49' K. Parks (T. Gray)
54' K. Parks
↓ M. Ojeda ↑E. Atuesta 62'
62' ↓ M. Moralez ↑Talles Magno
71' ↓ K. Parks ↑Raul Gustavo
71' ↓ Thiago Martins ↑S. Tanasijevic
71' ↓ A. Ojeda ↑M. Carrizo
↓ M. Pasalic ↑Tiago 78'
87' ↓ N. Mercau ↑S. Reid
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tayvon Gray 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
76%
Pass Acc
Thiago Martins 
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
99
Passes
3
Duels
Kai Trewin
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
106
Passes
3
Duels
Kevin O'Toole
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Aiden O'Neill
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
66
Passes
6
Duels
Keaton Parks 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
Axel Ojeda 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Maximiliano Moralez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hannes Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Nicolás Fernández Mercau
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Tomás Romero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Baiera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Tanasijević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximo Carrizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seymour Garfield-Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Defenders
Griffin Dorsey 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
N. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Brekalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahir Reid-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
19
Entry
Midfielders
Braian Ojeda 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luis Otávio
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Iván Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Marco Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Martín Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Javier Otero
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Iago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduard Atuesta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Judelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duncan McGuire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Sarajian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gomez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2025 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 03/09/2025 | New York City FC | 2 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 07/20/2024 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 06/28/2024 | New York City FC | 4 - 2 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 09/20/2023 | New York City FC | 2 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 05/17/2023 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 10/02/2022 | New York City FC | 2 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 08/28/2022 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
07/17/2025
03/09/2025
07/20/2024
06/28/2024
09/20/2023
05/17/2023
10/02/2022
08/28/2022
New York City FC Win
Orlando City SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New York City FC
Orlando City SC
New York City FC
Orlando City SC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
New York City FC Runs Riot in Bronx First-Leg Bloodbath
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. An early sending-off turned this opening leg into a one-sided slaughter, leaving the visitors needing an absolute miracle in October's return fixture.
Early Chaos in the Bronx
The Stakes for this first leg were clear from kickoff. New York City FC stepped onto the field at Yankee Stadium with clear intent, eager to leverage their strong early-season form. Orlando City SC initially tried to sit deep and absorb pressure, aiming to keep the tie tight. However, disaster struck the visitors before they could settle into a rhythm. In the 16th minute, a devastating defensive breakdown forced Maxime Crépeau into a desperate intervention. The goalkeeper handled the ball outside his penalty area, earning a straight red card for his professional foul. That single whistle entirely destroyed the Balance of the matchup. Forced to play a man down on a uniquely dimensioned pitch, the visitors watched their tactical blueprint turn to ash. The hosts instantly smelled blood, pinning their shorthanded opponents deep into their own defensive third.
The Floodgates Open
Just five minutes after the sending off, the inevitable breakthrough arrived. Agustin Ojeda found the back of the net, rewarding his team's suffocating high press. The Intensity of the home side's attacking movements simply overwhelmed the depleted visitors. New York dominated possession, holding the ball for over 70 percent of the half and denying any avenue for counter-attacks. As halftime approached, the relentless pressure fractured the opposing defense entirely. N. Mercau doubled the advantage in the 42nd minute with a clinical strike. Moments later, a foul in the box handed the hosts a golden opportunity to twist the knife. Veteran playmaker Maxi Moralez stepped up and coolly converted the penalty right on the stroke of halftime. That devastating late flurry yielded three goals in just seven minutes, effectively burying the visitors.
Parks Completes the Rout
Coming out of the locker room with a massive 3-0 cushion, the home side showed zero mercy. Keaton Parks decided it was time to leave his mark on the tie. In the 49th minute, he smashed home a beautiful delivery from T. Gray to extend the lead. Just five minutes later, Parks netted his second goal of the night, securing a sensational hero's brace. The final numbers paint a grim picture for the away side, who surrendered 13 shots while managing only four in response. New York's 5-0 victory makes the October 24th return leg in Florida look like a mere formality. The Upset Factor heading into that second clash is practically nonexistent. This performance was an absolute masterclass in exploiting an advantage, sending a chilling warning to the rest of the league.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Maxime Crépeau impact the match?
Crépeau's 16th-minute dismissal forced Orlando to play with ten men. This allowed New York to completely dominate possession and exploit the numerical advantage relentlessly.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of an early red card, a dominant attacking performance, and brilliant finishing by Keaton Parks and Maxi Moralez turned the game into a rout.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
High-Flying New York Target Orlando's Leaky Defense
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. New York's early title push meets an Orlando side desperate to stop the bleeding in this crucial first leg.
The Setup
The title race is already taking shape as New York City FC welcome Orlando City SC to Yankee Stadium this March 7. The hosts are soaring in second place, putting together a solid Form profile that highlights their offensive firepower. Orlando, meanwhile, are languishing in 13th after a brutal start to the campaign. The visitors are shipping goals at an alarming rate, forcing Maxime Crépeau into heavy action early on. Despite the massive gap in the table, a high Balance rating suggests this won't be entirely one-sided. The Stakes are entirely unique for an early-season clash, as this serves as the first half of a two-leg tie. The decisive return leg will take place down in Florida on October 24, meaning Orlando must survive this away trip to keep their hopes alive. High Stars indicators point to plenty of individual quality on the pitch, even if the defensive structures are currently miles apart.
Key Battle
New York's Tayvon Gray must lock down his flank against the dangerous Martín Ojeda. Gray's defensive sharpness will be heavily tested by Ojeda's ability to create chances out of thin air for a struggling away side.
Our Prediction
New York City FC dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Orlando's fragile backline cracks under sustained pressure, allowing the hosts to build a comfortable two-goal cushion ahead of October's second leg.