Orlando City and the New England Revolution will both bring their own underdog story when they face off in an Eastern Conference semifinal Sunday at Exploria Stadium.
The Lions rewrote those expectations, entering the first MLS playoffs in club history as a top-four seed. New England’s playoff path has been even more unexpected — the Revolution went from a play-in spot to knocking off the top-ranked Philadelphia Union, who were heavily favored to make it to the MLS Cup.
The teams are now riding high after their last game, bringing a new level of intensity to Sunday’s match.