Orlando City vs DC United: match report

Saturday, October 17 · Orlando City Stadium MLS 2026

FT 4–1 Half-time 2-1
Orlando City #7 · 41 pts

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DC United #13 · 33 pts
Orlando City DC United
0' HT 2-1 90' 15' Griezmann Goal 22' Ojeda Goal 45' Baribo (p) penalty 50' Griezmann Goal 90' Pašalić Goal

Orlando City defeated DC United 4-1 at Orlando City Stadium. Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by a goal from Martin Ojeda in the 22nd minute. Tai Baribo reduced the deficit for DC United with a penalty in the 45th minute. Orlando City regained control in the second half when Antoine Griezmann scored in the 50th minute. Marco Pašalić completed the scoring for the home side in the 90th minute.

Updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at

Match stats

Orlando CityDC United
59% Possession 41%
2.58 Expected goals (xG) 2.59
13 Remates totales 15
7 Remates al arco 4
1 Corners 8
3 Saves 3
10 Fouls 18
1 Offsides 2
1 Yellow cards 3

Orlando City controlled the majority of possession but showed superior clinical efficiency in front of goal. While DC United created more total shots and earned significantly more corners, they failed to convert their chances as effectively as the hosts. The scoreline reflected Orlando City's ability to direct more efforts on target despite having a similar expected goals metric to the visitors.

Lineups

Antoine Griezmann and Martin Ojeda provided the assists for the first two goals of the match. Tai Baribo converted a penalty for DC United before the break. In the second half, Antoine Griezmann scored his second goal. Justin Ellis assisted Marco Pašalić for the final goal in the 90th minute.

Minute by minute

15 events
  1. Preview

    Welcome

    We're into the build-up to Orlando City vs DC United. In the MLS 2026, Matchday 30: the ball starts rolling at at Exploria Stadium. Stick with us: we will bring you everything until kick-off and then every move of the game.

  2. Preview

    The table says it all

    In the table, Orlando City are in position 7 on 38 points and DC United in position 12 on 33. The leaders are Nashville SC, 28 points ahead of Orlando City. Three points are up for grabs and the table could shift quite a bit.

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  3. Preview

    Pitch conditions

    20 °C and overcast skies are expected in Exploria Stadium for the match. Nothing to make life hard for the players.

    Forecast: MET Norway
  4. Preview

    The star

    The name to follow is Tai Baribo, who already has 15 goals in the competition for DC United. The answer from the other side is Martin Ojeda, with 14 goals.

  5. Preview

    Here it comes

    21 minutes to kick-off. There's still time to make your prediction: it closes at kick-off.

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  6. Preview

    Almost there

    All set for Orlando City vs DC United. At Orlando City Stadium, they're waiting for the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.

  7. Kick-off

    Orlando City against DC United is under way.

  8. 15'
    Orlando City

    First goal of the match, by Orlando City!

    Antoine Griezmann finds the net and it's Orlando City 1-0 DC United. Assisted by Martin Ojeda.

    Goal #11 in the competition
    Orlando City 1-0 DC United
  9. 22'
    Orlando City

    Orlando City pull clear on the scoreboard!

    The goal goes to Martin Ojeda: Orlando City 2-0 DC United. Antoine Griezmann with the pass.

    Goal #15 in the competition
    Orlando City 2-0 DC United
  10. 38'
    Orlando City

    Luis Otávio Costa de Aquino, of Orlando City, is booked.

    Yellow #6 in the competition
  11. 45'
    DC United

    DC United pull one back and it's a one-goal game!

    Tai Baribo converts the penalty: Orlando City 2-1 DC United.

    PenaltyGoal #16 in the competition
    Orlando City 2-1 DC United
  12. 45'
    DC United

    DC United make a substitution.

  13. 45'
    Orlando City

    Substitution for Orlando City.

  14. Half time Orlando City 2-1 DC United

    Half-time: Orlando City 2-1 DC United.

  15. 50'
    Orlando City

    Orlando City go two up!

    The goal goes to Antoine Griezmann: Orlando City 3-1 DC United.

    BraceGoal #12 in the competition
    Orlando City 3-1 DC United
  16. 65'
    DC United

    Substitution for DC United.

  17. 70'
    Orlando City

    Triple change for Orlando City.

  18. 77'
    DC United

    The referee shows Kimito Nono of DC United a yellow card.

    Yellow #2 in the competition
  19. 78'
    DC United

    Double substitution for DC United.

  20. 82'
    DC United

    Yellow card for Jackson Hopkins, of DC United.

    Yellow #6 in the competition
  21. 86'
    Orlando City

    Orlando City make a substitution.

  22. 89'
    DC United

    Yellow card for Tai Baribo (DC United).

    Yellow #4 in the competition
  23. 90'
    Orlando City

    Orlando City go three up: a rout!

    Marco Pašalić finds the net and it's Orlando City 4-1 DC United. Assisted by Justin Ellis.

    Goal #3 in the competition4 minutes after coming on
    Orlando City 4-1 DC United
  24. FT Orlando City 4-1 DC United

    Full time! Orlando City thrash DC United: Orlando City 4-1 DC United.

Where they stand

Group A
Team MP GD Pts
1 Nashville SC 30 +41 67
2 Inter Miami 30 +22 55
3 New England Rev. 30 +8 52
4 Chicago Fire 30 +8 48
5 Charlotte FC 30 +8 47
6 Philadelphia Union 30 +13 46
7 Orlando City 30 -12 41
8 New York Red Bulls 30 -17 36
9 FC Cincinnati 29 -10 36
10 Toronto FC 30 -9 36
11 Columbus Crew 30 -1 35
12 New York City FC 30 +2 34
13 DC United 29 -14 33
14 Atlanta United 30 -14 30
15 CF Montréal 30 -24 25

Orlando City move to 7th in the standings following this victory. DC United remain in 12th place after the defeat. Both sides head into the final stages of the MLS Regular season with their respective positions established.

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 14 matches
6Orlando City won
2Draws
6DC United won
Goals in the head-to-head29 – 23
Matches14
Last win for Orlando City10/2026
Last win for DC United04/2026

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