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Five of Orlando City’s next seven games are at home. The Lions are 5-0 at home this season in Orlando City Stadium. After a tough two-game road trip where the Lions lost both games, the men in purple are optimistic about returning home this Saturday night against Sporting KC.
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Forward/midfielder Carlos Rivas leads the team in assists with four. The 23-year-old Colombian has played a major part in the Lions’ success this season. In Orlando City’s last victory against Colorado, Rivas netted a goal and dished out his fourth assist of the season.
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Orlando City only lost three-straight games once last season. The Lions are determined to not lose a third straight game against Sporting KC this Saturday. Also, striker Cyle Larin is tied for third place in the MLS Golden Boot race with three other players; Larin, David Villa of Toronto New York City FC, Jozy Altidore of Toronto FC and Fanendo of the Portland Timbers each have six goals.
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The Lions sit at number two in the Eastern Conference standings behind Toronto FC. After losing to Toronto FC last week, the Lions will face them again for a second time this season on June 7 at home.
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Orlando City is No. 1 in the MLS in consecutive wins without a draw. The Lions have the most wins at home this season of any team. Only one point separates Orlando City and Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference standings. The Lions are one draw away from claiming the No.1 seed.
