The Orlando City SC will kick off their 2025 season on Saturday, February 22, by hosting the Philadelphia Union at Inter&Co Stadium, marking their highly anticipated home opener. The match is set to start at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted live on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
As the Lions wrap up their preseason, they recently faced Inter Miami CF in a thrilling match that ended in a 2-2 draw at Raymond James Stadium. The game featured an impressive performance from Martín Ojeda, who not only scored the opening goal but also assisted Ramiro Enrique’s goal in the second half, highlighting his crucial role in the team.
In the first half of the match against Miami, Ojeda opened the scoring in the 15th minute. After a quick counterattack, he skillfully maneuvered around the goalkeeper to put the Lions ahead. However, Inter Miami equalized shortly after, thanks to a well-executed play between Luis Suárez and Tadeo Allende. The Lions took the lead again early in the second half with Enrique’s goal, assisted by Ojeda following a defensive mistake by Miami.
The Lions are building momentum as they prepare for the upcoming season, with the team looking forward to the home opener. Fans are hopeful that Ojeda’s performance can propel the Lions to a successful start in 2025, emphasizing team chemistry and strategic play that could lead to a strong campaign. The match against Philadelphia promises to be an exciting event for the Orlando community as they rally behind their team.