Welcome to your match thread for an Independence Day match-up between Orlando City and D.C. United at Exploria Stadium (7 p.m., FOX 35 Plus). This is the first of two scheduled MLS matches between the clubs this season. The Lions (7-6-4, 25 points) and the Black & Red (4-9-2, 14 points) will play the return leg at Audi Field in a few weeks on July 31.
Here’s what you need to know.
History
The Lions are 6-6-1 against D.C. in the all-time league series since the club joined MLS, and 6-6-2 in all competitions.