Orlando City Communications
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 13, 2015 – Orlando City SC (2-5-3, 9 points) fell 2-1 to D.C. United (6-1-3, 21 points) at RFK Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night, despite going up 1-0 in the 11th minute of the first half.
Orlando City moved ahead early in the first 45 when forward Cyle Larin scored his third goal of the season, finishing a superb effort from the edge of the area.
However, things took a turn for the worse in the second half when veteran defender Aurélien Collin went down with an injury in the 64th minute. Six minutes later, United leveled the scoreline when defender Kofi Opare scored a header from Taylor Kemp's cross.
Following Opare's finish, D.C.'s increasing momentum continued when Chris Rolfe neatly tucked away Jairo Arrieta's cross in the box to put the home side ahead 2-1 with twelve minutes remaining. With the win, D.C. moves into first place in the Eastern Conference.
"I don't think that we deserved not to take anything from the game. But, we can't keep killing ourselves," said Head Coach Adrian Heath. "We shoot ourselves in the foot every week. If I'm being realistic, I thought we were the better team tonight. But, hey, it takes experience at times, and tonight we let ourselves down again with people not doing their job."
The Lions’ next match will take place against the LA Galaxy, the defending MLS Cup Champions and five-time MLS Cup Champions, at the Orlando Citrus Bowl on Sunday, May 17. Kick-off is set for 5 p.m. ET. Over 33,000 tickets have been sold for the match so far.
About Orlando City Soccer Club:
One of the leading teams in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the only MLS team in Florida, Orlando City Soccer Club has developed a rich history and passionate following in its short existence since starting in the USL in 2011. The Lions’ first team set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first 100 USL matches (66-12-22). During that time, the Lions won three regular season titles and two postseason championships.
In MLS, the team draws an average of over 36,900 fans per home game – including 62,500 for its home opener – a record for an expansion team in its first five home games. In addition, the team is currently near the top of the league in social media followers. Orlando City has not only captured the passion of soccer fans in the City Beautiful, it continues to build its brand overseas as its matches are broadcast in 100 countries and in 30 languages.
Outside of the first squad, OCSC also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) and a U-23 team that participates in the PDL. Lastly, the Orlando City Foundation is active in the community year round, promoting health and wellness in children throughout the region, and raising funds for and volunteering time for various local organizations.