Orlando City vs DC United: match report
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Orlando City
DC United
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 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
Orlando City
4David Brekalo- 5Luis Otávio70'
7Antoine Griezmann
9Daryl Dike70'
10Martin Ojeda86'
16Wilder Cartagena45'- 19Zakaria Taifi
20Eduard Atuesta70'- 57Iago Teodoro da Silva Nogueira
71Maxime Crepeau
77Ivan Angulo
Came on
Rest of the bench (4)
- 11Tiago
12Javier Otero- 21Nolan Miller
- 23Harvey Sarajian
DC United
1Sean Johnson
2Kimito Nono
5Silvan Hefti78'
6Keisuke Kurokawa
7Peglow78'
8Jared Stroud45'
9Thai Baribo
13Sean Nealis
15Kye Rowles
21Andre Dozzell
23Brandon Servania65'
Came on
Rest of the bench (5)
12Conner Antley
26Alex Bono- 27Nikola Markovic
- 40Kamil Castillo
- 48Gavin Turner
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
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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.
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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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Pitch conditions
20 °C and overcast skies are expected in Exploria Stadium for the match. Nothing to make life hard for the players.
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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.
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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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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.
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Kick-off
Orlando City against DC United is under way.
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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 competitionOrlando City 1-0 DC United -
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 competitionOrlando City 2-0 DC United -
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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 competitionOrlando City 2-1 DC United -
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Half time Orlando City 2-1 DC United
Half-time: Orlando City 2-1 DC United.
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50'Orlando City
Orlando City go two up!
The goal goes to Antoine Griezmann: Orlando City 3-1 DC United.
BraceGoal #12 in the competitionOrlando City 3-1 DC United -
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70'Orlando City
Triple change for Orlando City.
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78'DC United
Double substitution for DC United.
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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 onOrlando City 4-1 DC United -
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 | |
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| 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 matches6Orlando City won6DC United wonLatest matchups
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