WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 16, 2021) - Orlando City SC (2-0-3, 8 points) took a 1-0 shutout victory at D.C. United (2-4-0, 6 points) on Sunday night at Audi Field. With the victory, the Lions set a new Club-record for consecutive results to start a campaign, sitting at five matches unbeaten to begin the 2021 season.
Mauricio Pereyra scored the eventual game-winner in the seventh minute of play, his first goal of the year. Tesho Akindele earned the assist on the finish, his first of the year, while Pedro Gallese had to register just one save on the night to earn his third clean sheet of 2021, already matching his total in regular season action from a year ago.