Inter&Co Stadium has been a fortress for Orlando’s pro soccer teams. The Orlando Pride went the entire season unbeaten here en route to winning the NWSL Shield and championship. Orlando City has had the home-field advantage all through the playoffs — thanks to the top three seeds losing earlier — and after last weekend’s victory vs.
Atlanta United there’s one more hurdle. The No. 4 seed Lions face an Eastern Conference final matchup against the No.
7 New York Red Bulls with a chance to advane to their first MLS Cup final. Pictures: Orlando City beats Atlanta United in the MLS Cup playoff Semifinal 1-0 They will be counting on the home crowd to give them that extra edge. “It is the best experience we can have, and we feel that the responsibility is magnified,” said Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja.
“But it’s great to play it in our home and have that scenario, again. We’re going to be ready for it.” Orlando City has outscored its opponents 4-1 in three home playoff games.
A sold-out conference semifinal against Atlanta helped unnerve the visiting side and keep them from threatening on goal in a fierce rivalry matchup. “We are obviously very excited and proud, but first, from our players and our staff, we want to honor the fans that came today with such energy and help us,” Pareja said after the victory. “It’s beautiful to see the stadium that way and see how the culture of this club has become one of the best in Major League Soccer.
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