I’m still in shock. Orlando City played host to New York City FC in the team’s first ever MLS Cup playoff match and it was an instant classic. The three-plus-hour slugfest saw the Lions move on to the Eastern Conference semifinals after defeating New York City in the most unpredictable penalty shootout you could imagine. Here are my takeaways from a magical day in Orlando City’s MLS history.
That Was Unbelievable
It was a historic day for Orlando City Soccer Club, hosting its first ever MLS Cup playoff match, but nobody could’ve imagined the unbelievable and instantly legendary events that occurred.