Major League Soccer Gameweek 28
Orlando City SC 3 - 2 FT Columbus Crew
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' Harvey Graham Sarajian (Antoine Griezmann)
Taha Habroune (Santiago Rodriguez) 7'
Taha Habroune 21'
23' Robin Jansson
Brais Mรฉndez 36'
41' David Brekalo
45' โ Harvey Graham Sarajian โBernardo Rhein
HT
52' โ Vinicius Nogueira โZakaria Taifi
Brais Mรฉndez (Taha Habroune) 53'
59' Marco Paลกaliฤ
62' โ Marco Paลกaliฤ โDaryl Dike
62' โ Eduard Atuesta โLuis Otรกvio Costa de Aquino
โ Dylan Chambost โAndrรฉ Gomes 70'
โ Josef Martรญnez โGonzalo Tapia 70'
โ Anass Zaroury โBrooks Lennon 83'
โ Taha Habroune โSekou Tidiany Bangoura 83'
83' โ David Brekalo โJustin Ellis
89' Ivรกn Angulo (Martin Ojeda)
โ Mohamed Farsi โMarcelo Andrรฉs Herrera 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crรฉpeau 
OCTOPUS
12
Saves
12
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Zakaria Taifi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Rhein Goncalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Martรญn Ojeda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
Eduard Atuesta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Joran Gerbet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivรกn Angulo 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.8
Rating
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann 
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Daryl Dike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Javier Otero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Miller
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Vinรญcius Nogueira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Adriรกn Marรญn
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gustavo Caraballo Delgado
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Hylton
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Luis Otรกvio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Sarajian 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.4
Rating
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mohamed Farsi
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Sean Zawadzki 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eric Bailly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malte Amundsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Anass Zaroury 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
Dylan Chambost
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Taha Habroune 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Santiago Rodrรญguez
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Brais Mรฉndez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Josef Martรญnez
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Evan Bush
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Marcelo Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rudy Camacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brooks Lennon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Ruvalcaba
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Karumanchi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lautaro Giaccone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sรฉkou Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2026 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 1 | Orlando City SC | US Open Cup | ScottsMiracle-Gro Field |
| 04/12/2026 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 10/04/2025 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 07/25/2025 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 3 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 09/21/2024 | Columbus Crew | 4 - 3 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 05/25/2024 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 11/25/2023 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 09/16/2023 | Orlando City SC | 4 - 3 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 05/13/2023 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 2 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 10/09/2022 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
09/16/2026
04/12/2026
10/04/2025
07/25/2025
09/21/2024
05/25/2024
11/25/2023
09/16/2023
05/13/2023
10/09/2022
Orlando City SC Win
Columbus Crew Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 23 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 22 GD: -14
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +43
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +11
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -16
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -18
P: 32 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Orlando City SC
Columbus Crew
Orlando City SC
Columbus Crew
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Angulo's Late Dagger Caps Off Exploria Stadium Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 77/100. This was a breathless, heavy-hitting shootout that proved both sides are willing to abandon caution in pursuit of three vital points.
A Breathless Opening
Exploria Stadium barely had time to settle before the sheer chaos commenced under the lights. The Intensity was off the charts immediately, with Orlando City SC striking in the very first minute through a clinical finish from Harvey Graham Sarajian. But Columbus Crew refused to blink in this fiercely contested Eastern Conference showdown. Within six minutes, Taha Habroune leveled the proceedings, showcasing the sheer attacking intent both sides brought to the pitch. The early goal flurry didn't stop there. By the 16th minute, Antoine Griezmann had expertly restored the home side's advantage with a moment of pure individual brilliance. This wasn't a cautious feeling-out process; it was a heavyweight brawl from the opening whistle, characterized by a relentless tempo, rapid transitions, and two mid-table teams willing to risk everything for early dominance.
The Goalkeeping Duel
As the gripping first half wore on, the Balance of power shifted into an incredible, end-to-end shootout that completely defied standard defensive logic. A staggering 47 combined shotsโwith Columbus producing the lion's share at 27โturned the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery. This offensive explosion forced both goalkeepers into heroic, desperate stretches to keep the scoreline somewhat tethered to reality. Between them, the men in net pulled off 16 jaw-dropping saves. The visitors consistently edged possession and relentlessly applied corner pressure, finally finding their hard-earned reward in the 53rd minute. Habroune, pulling the strings brilliantly in the creative midfield role, set up Brais Mรฉndez to rip an emphatic equalizer past the sprawling Orlando backline. At 2-2, the momentum swung fiercely toward the visitors, setting up a knife-edge finale where any small mistake would undoubtedly prove fatal.
Angulo's Late Heroics
With the Stakes rising drastically in this lower-table clash, a shared point felt like a completely hollow result for two teams desperate for maximum points to salvage their campaigns. Columbus continued to fiercely knock on the door, relentlessly pushing forward, but their finishing let them down when it mattered most. Instead, the breathtaking final twist belonged exclusively to the hosts. In the 89th minute, a swift Orlando counter-attack broke the tense deadlock and shattered Columbus' hopes. Martin Ojeda spotted Ivรกn Angulo surging into dangerous space, and the winger made absolutely no mistake, delivering a crushing late winner that sent the home fans into delirium. The dramatic 3-2 victory provides a massive psychological boost for Orlando City, leaving the Crew to bitterly wonder how a match they heavily influenced slipped right through their fingers in the dying embers.
Key Questions
What made A. Griezmann the Man of the Match?
Antoine Griezmann was magnificent, scoring a crucial 16th-minute goal and providing the brilliant assist for Sarajian's first-minute opener to dominate the early proceedings.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An unbelievable combined 47 shots and 22 on target created relentless end-to-end chaos, forcing an incredible 16 saves just to prevent an even higher scoreline.
How dramatic was the late winner by A. Griezmann?
While Griezmann dominated early, the 89th-minute dramatic winner was actually scored by Ivรกn Angulo, who capped off a swift counter-attack to seal the three points.
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.
Orlando City SC and Columbus Crew Clash in Mid-Table MLS Action
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. Despite a rich vein of individual attacking form, this regular season clash offers modest implications and is unlikely to be a classic.
The Setup
On October 10, 2026, Exploria Stadium hosts an MLS regular season fixture that feels more like a slow burn than a blockbuster. Orlando City SC come into this one sitting 7th in the table with 34 points, hoping to solidify their playoff positioning after stringing together a three-match winning streak. Meanwhile, Columbus Crew trail behind in 12th place on 29 points, desperately needing a spark to revive their campaign and snap out of a rough patch. Our review highlights a low Stakes rating, given the relatively secure mid-table nature of this matchup. However, the sheer defensive fragility on displayโOrlando has conceded a staggering 64 goals this seasonโmeans goals are practically guaranteed. Their recent Form is wildly erratic, masking some serious structural flaws that the visitors could exploit. The Balance of the game leans slightly toward the home side, but neither team can claim true dominance over the full ninety minutes.
Key Battle
The spotlight is fixed on A. Griezmann leading the home line against Columbus holding midfielder Sean Zawadzki. The Orlando attacker is carrying a massive Stars rating on his shoulders and dictating his team's offensive tempo. Zawadzki must disrupt the supply lines in the middle of the park; if he gives the home talisman space to operate, the Crew's backline will be torn apart.
Our Prediction
We expect Orlando City SC to edge this contest 2-1. It will not be pretty, but the home side's superior attacking firepower should eventually break down Columbus. Expect the visitors to exploit Orlando's leaky defense early, before a late surge from the hosts secures the three points.