Orlando City SC Unveils Starting XI for Crucial Inter Miami Clash | D. Brekalo
Orlando City SC announces its official starting XI and bench for the highly anticipated away match against Inter Miami CF. Key players return, boosting the Lions' chances.
Orlando City SC has officially released its starting lineup and bench for the highly anticipated away fixture against Inter Miami CF. The Lions aim for consistency, largely maintaining the squad that faced D.C. United, with a notable return in Griffin Dorsey to the starting XI. This crucial announcement sets the stage for their 7:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
The confirmed Orlando City starting XI features Maxime Crépeau in goal, with a defensive line including Griffin Dorsey, Iago, captain Robin Jansson, and Adrián Marín. The midfield will be anchored by Iván Angulo, Braian Ojeda, Luís Otávio, and Tiago, supporting attackers Martín Ojeda and Justin Ellis upfront. This formation reflects the club's strategy for the Miami encounter.
Providing depth from the bench, Orlando City SC will have Javier Otero, Eduard Atuesta, David Brekalo, Wilder Cartagena, Colin Guske, Duncan McGuire, Tahir Reid-Brown, Tyrese Spicer, and Zakaria Taifi available. Notably, Eduard Atuesta, David Brekalo, and Duncan McGuire are all cleared to play after missing several recent matches, offering significant reinforcement options for the Lions.
Griffin Dorsey's inclusion in the starting lineup follows his strong performance in the U.S. Open Cup, indicating his readiness for this important MLS clash. The overall consistency in the lineup, aside from Dorsey, suggests Head Coach Oscar Pareja is confident in the team's current form and tactical approach as they face their Florida rivals on the road.
Fans can catch all the action as Orlando City SC takes on Inter Miami CF live from Miami, Florida, at 7:15 p.m. ET. The match will be broadcast nationally on MLS on Apple TV and FS1, ensuring supporters won't miss a moment of this pivotal Eastern Conference showdown.