Oct 2, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City midfielder Facundo Torres (10) controls the ball against the Philadelphia Union in the first half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Facundo Torres broke a goalless tie, setting a club record for all-time goals in the process, and Duncan McGuire added an insurance goal as Orlando City won its second straight game, beating the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Wednesday. the night in Orlando, Florida.
Luis Muriel assisted on both goals and Orlando (14-11-7, 49 points), which qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs with a victory over FC Dallas on Saturday, won for the fifth time in six games.
Philadelphia (9-13-10, 37 points) saw its three-game unbeaten streak end (2-0-1).
Torres’ goal came in the 57th minute, when his shot from the left side of the goal following a pass from Muriel inside the box deflected off Union goalkeeper Andre Blake and into the net.
It was Torres’ 45th goal for Orlando in all competitions, a club record, surpassing Cyle Larin. It was also his 14th goal of the season (the highest for the team) and his sixth in as many games.
McGuire made it 2-0 in the 64th minute when he received a pass from Muriel and finished his run with a shot past Blake to double his team’s lead. McGuire’s goal was his 10th of the season and third in five games.
Quinn Sullivan gave the Union a lifeline and ended Orlando’s shutout with her goal in the 72nd minute, her fourth of the season.
But Orlando, which maintained a healthy lead in both shots and possession throughout the night, saw its efforts rewarded when the Union couldn’t find an equalizer.
Pedro Gallese made two saves for Orlando in the victory. Blake made a save on a play Philadelphia lost.
Martin Ojeda was also credited with an assist for Orlando, his team-high 13th. Mikael Uhre and Daniel Gazdag received assists on Sullivan’s goal.
–Field level media
