After Orlando City upset LAFC in the quarterfinals, captain Nani had a simple message for the rest of the league — “pay attention to our team with good eyes.”
On Thursday night, with all eyes on his team facing Minnesota United in the semifinals, Nani delivered again. The Lions’ captain tore apart the Loons’ defense, netting a pair of highlight-reel goals that looked as if they were lifted from his days dominating the Premiere League.
The Lions, who have never previously earned an MLS playoff berth, earned a spot in an MLS tournament final match for the first time.