Saturday’s match will mark the third time in its five-year history Orlando City has met NYCFC on its MLS Opening Day. In those contests, the Lions are 1-0-1, with a 2015 draw that saw a stoppage-time equalizer from Kaká and a 1-0 victory over NYCFC to open Orlando City Stadium in 2017.
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The Lions have earned a result in every MLS opener in Club history, boasting a 1-0-3 record in its four prior opening matches. Each of City’s three draws have come about from late, stoppage-time equalizers similar to 2015.