With the Eastern Conference playoff bracket thrown into a blender after Round One, fourth-seed Orlando City now have a dream path to the MLS Cup final.
They must first get through Atlanta United in the second conference semifinal on Sunday, with the seven seed having stunned the regular season champions Inter Miami two weeks ago.
Lionel Messi’s Herons were not the only top team in the East to be sent packing early, as the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati were also forced to exit early, leaving Orlando as the highest remaining seed left in the field.
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It’s now or never for Oscar Pareja, but a matchup against Atlanta, who will be flying high and full of confidence after springing an all-time upset, presents its own problems.
Orlando City vs. Atlanta United live stream, TV channel
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What time is Orlando City vs. Atlanta United kickoff?
This Eastern Conference semifinal match kicks off from Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday, November 24 at 3:30 p.m. local time in Orlando, FL.
Here’s how that time translates across the time zones in North America:
| |
Date |
Kickoff time |
| Eastern Time |
Sun, Nov. 24 |
3:30 p.m. |
| Central Time |
Sun, Nov. 24 |
2:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time |
Sun, Nov. 24 |
1:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time |
Sun, Nov. 24 |
12:30 p.m. |
Orlando City vs. Atlanta United lineups & team news
The international break was good to Orlando City, who are now nearly at full strength for the stretch run of the postseason.
Backup goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar is the only player still nursing a fitness issue, as he is done for the year after a broken leg back in June. Playmaker Facundo Torres is in great form, having scored twice in Round One, including Orlando’s 100th-minute equalizer in game three which saved their season.
Orlando City projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Gallese (GK) — Thorhallsson, Schlegel, Jansson, Santos — C. Araujo, Cartagena — F. Torres, Ojeda, Angulo — Enrique.
Atlanta United picked up a few fresh injury concerns in the last few weeks, including a few not yet shaken.
Defender Brooks Lennon dislocated his shoulder in the playoff opener and is out for the remainder of the postseason run, while Edwin Mosquera had knee surgery earlier this month and is unlikely to return unless Atlanta United reach the final.
Atlanta United projected starting lineup (4-4-2): Guzan (GK) — Hernandez, R. Williams, Abram — Lobzhanidze, Slisz, McCarty, Muyumba, Amador — Thiare, Miranchuk.
Orlando City vs. Atlanta United prediction, betting odds & lines
- Score prediction: Orlando City 2-2 Atlanta United
Atlanta United proved a thorn in the side of Inter Miami all season long, but they still have to prove they are more than just a matchup problem for one top MLS side. Thankfully for them, they may also be a matchup issue for their next opponent, having beaten Orlando both meetings this season — the third match of the year and the final match of the regular season.
Orlando are in good form, but needed a penalty shootout win over Charlotte to advance to this position. There should be chances for both sides to take hold of this game, and that should result in an entertaining affair, even if it ultimately cancels out.
| |
BetMGM
(USA) |
Orlando win
(90 mins) |
-155 |
Draw
(90 mins) |
+300 |
Atlanta win
(90 mins) |
+360 |
Both teams
to score |
Y: -160
N: +110 |
Over / Under
2.5 goals |
O: -175
U: +120 |
Orlando
to advance |
-300 |
Atlanta
to advance |
+210 |
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