Notable Games
May 2, 2015 vs. Ponte Preta - Orlando City faced off against Brazilian side Ponte Preta in an international friendly during their early May bye week, and the game lived up to the billing, swinging back and forth before a Cyle Larin penalty gave Orlando City a late 3-2 victory. Bryan Rochéz and Sean St. Ledger also netted finishes for the Lions in the game.
Ponte Preta would later send the Lions another gift, indirectly – right back Ruan last played for the Brazilian side before coming to Orlando City on loan and becoming an instant fan favorite, eventually coming on a permanent basis with a brand new contract in hand.
April 30, 2016 at New England - Carlos Rivas struck in the 90th minute to send the Gillette Stadium faithful home disappointed and snag Orlando City a valuable point on the road in Foxborough. The goal was pure hustle from “The Rocket”, as Rivas blew past a shocked London Woodberry to get on the end of Cyle Larin’s squared ball.
