Major League Soccer Gameweek 23
Orlando City SC 1 - 0 FT San Diego
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
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Corners
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Match Events
28' Antoine Griezmann (Justin Ellis)
HT
51' ↓ Bernardo Rhein ↑Martin Ojeda
↓ Oscar Verhoeven ↑Dagur Dan Þórhallsson 62'
↓ Alejandro Alvarado Jr ↑Amahl Pellegrino 62'
↓ Ian Murphy ↑Christopher McVey 62'
66' ↓ Joran Gerbet ↑Wilder Cartagena
66' ↓ Daryl Dike ↑Tyrese Spicer
75' ↓ Eduard Atuesta ↑Marco Pašalić
75' ↓ Justin Ellis ↑Luis Otávio Costa de Aquino
↓ Onni Valakari ↑David Vazquez 79'
David Vazquez 84'
↓ Gabriel Pirani ↑Bryce Duke 90'+2
kieran sargeant 90'+4
90'+8 David Brekalo
90'+9 Iván Angulo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crépeau 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Griffin Dorsey 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
David Brekalo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
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
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
Midfielders
Justin Ellis 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Eduard Atuesta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Joran Gerbet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Iván Angulo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
38
Passes
13
Duels
Daryl Dike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Javier Otero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilder Cartagena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Diego
Goalkeepers
CJ dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Oscar Verhoeven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Ian Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
Alejandro Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Aníbal Godoy
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
79
Passes
5
Duels
Gabriel Pirani 
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
40%
Pass Acc
6.8
Rating
Forwards
Anders Dreyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Duran Ferree
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher McVey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Pilcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryce Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amahl Pellegrino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Mighten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. B. Zamble
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +27
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 19 GD: +5
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -11
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
Orlando City SC
San Diego
Orlando City SC
San Diego
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Griezmann's Solitary Strike Earns Orlando Crucial Points
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A single moment of quality proved enough for Orlando to grind out a gritty, low-scoring victory at home against a stubborn San Diego side.
The Opening Act
Orlando City SC hosted San Diego at Exploria Stadium with a clear agenda to reverse their sluggish season form and claim three vital points. The visitors edged possession early on, patiently trying to dictate the rhythm of the game through careful midfield circulation. However, the Intensity of the match was largely driven by Orlando's relentless pressing and aggressive wide play, which effectively unsettled the away side's rhythm. G. Dorsey set the tone at the back, putting in a mammoth shift to organize a defense that stubbornly refused to give the visitors an inch of space in the final third. San Diego passed the ball around neatly in the middle of the park, stringing together over 500 passes on the night, but their attacks lacked the necessary bite and incisiveness to truly test the home goalkeeper during the opening exchanges.
The Pivot
The decisive moment arrived in the 28th minute, tipping the Balance firmly in favor of the hosts and sending the Exploria Stadium crowd into a frenzy. A well-worked offensive sequence saw Justin Ellis find a pocket of space and slice through the retreating defense with a precise, visionary delivery. Waiting perfectly positioned in the box was Antoine Griezmann, who coolly dispatched the ball into the back of the net to give his team a critical advantage. This single breakthrough shifted the entire dynamic of the match, forcing San Diego to abandon their cautious approach and push higher up the pitch. The tactical shift resulted in a heavy reliance on set-piece opportunities. Set-piece pressure steadily mounted with 10 total corners in the match, turning the penalty area into a congested, physical battlefield as Orlando fiercely protected their narrow lead.
The Resolution
In the second half, the Stakes grew significantly as San Diego desperately chased an equalizer, pouring men forward in search of a lifeline. Yet, despite their territorial advantage, their offense continuously sputtered, managing a measly two shots on target all night against a resolute defensive wall. Orlando City SC pragmatically retreated into a compact defensive block, effectively absorbing pressure while remaining a lingering threat on the counter-attack. Despite a few nervous moments and a late flurry of hopeful crosses and free kicks from the visitors, the hosts held firm to hear the final whistle. This gritty 1-0 win offers a vital boost in confidence for Orlando, pulling them slightly closer to mid-table respectability, while serving as a deeply frustrating bump in the road for a San Diego side that ultimately failed to capitalize on their possession.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Orlando City SC?
Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal of the game in the 28th minute, thanks to an assist from Justin Ellis.
How did San Diego perform in possession?
San Diego edged possession with 53% but struggled creatively in the final third, managing just two shots on target.
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.
Mid-table MLS Clash Seeks a Spark
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. With both sides drifting in the middle of the pack, this regular-season fixture lacks the competitive edge to make it a must-watch affair.
The Setup
Heading into the September 05, 2026 clash at Exploria Stadium, the numbers tell a story of two teams trending in opposite directions. Orlando City SC sit on 25 points, struggling with a poor Form rating dragged down by a dismal DWLDL run. Conversely, San Diego boast a solid WLWDW streak, putting them slightly ahead on 27 points. Despite the gap in momentum, a low Stakes metric confirms this encounter offers little in the way of high drama. The Balance is tipped slightly toward the visitors' defensive solidity, but a combined average of 2.9 goals per game hints at a potentially scrappy affair.
Key Battle
The contest hinges on whether the hosts' creative outlet can bypass the visitors' resolute midfield structure. Antoine Griezmann brings a high Stars rating to the pitch, carrying Orlando's attacking hopes. He will need to outwit Onni Valakari, who has been instrumental in orchestrating San Diego's recent positive run.
Our Prediction
San Diego's superior rhythm should give them a slight edge, but Orlando's home advantage levels the playing field. Expect a fragmented 1-1 draw, with the visitors content to share the points on the road.