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Match Timeline
- Match ends, Orlando City SC 0, Chicago Fire 0.
After driving home and reflecting for a bit I'm still amazed at that draw. What heart and fight. Chicago was too deliberate, which helped.- OBT's too good for him. https://t.co/De0eQZYWIt
- @Moraima_4 So you'd give Johnson a 10.5 out of 10?
- @DavidBussom @Lejuanna PR staff admitted the oversight.
- Delete your account. https://t.co/52EHKpCclL
- And yet others have done so this very season. Worth noting the team's PR staff sought out ref liaison specifically… https://t.co/hZEAZLGVy2
- How did your favorite Lions rate in Orlando City’s 0-0 draw with Chicago? Our player grades and Man of the Match: https://t.co/XQWueZLJgp
View photoOdd one tonight in Orlando. #ORLvCHI Recap and Notes ➡️ https://t.co/7Nv8gSK3cA https://t.co/tSACwVosyY
@gnoleahcim I've been told...like five times tonight lol my bad. It sounded like boo.- Going live on Facebook in about 5 minutes. Meet me for what I'm sure will be a lively chat at https://t.co/7RsfFM7pLm
- Asked club for clarity. Response: he was official pool reporter but name not posted in locker room before game so r… https://t.co/1btv9UIm08
- ...so basically Ted Unkel didn't answer the pool reporter's questions because of a procedural technicality.
- Clarification...because the pool reporter's name wasn't posted in the referee's room before the game, the refs aren't REQUIRED to answer...
- @NYI0515 Yes, portions of it are in the video at the top of my recap. Just tweeted link a few min ago. Updating story shortly.
- Orlando City was down two field players for much of the match but held on to draw the Chicago Fire, 0-0. Our recap: https://t.co/M8pKpurOM2
- Early recap: Orlando City earns 0-0 draw against Chicago Fire despite going down to 9 men (w/video & photo gallery)… https://t.co/7v0gI84cYQ
*Every week #NeverHuntAlone 😈 https://t.co/ry3mkplxaw- Referees' liaison said Unkel & staff declined to comment on Orlando City's red cards when asked for explanation, per pool reporter.
- Ted Unkel refused to answer the questions submitted by the pool reporter after the match. Class act. #ORLvCHI
- View photoBacked into a corner. Outnumbered. Outshot. Still not enough. 😈 #NeverHuntAlone https://t.co/iHlSQwLBuA
FT: @OrlandoCitySC and @ChicagoFire share the points in a 0-0 draw in Orlando. #ORLvCHI: https://t.co/Wh2oM5RZRF https://t.co/jpKmyXRdy2- View photoWe reached a new level of love and respect for you all. #NeverHuntAlone https://t.co/DSPVBpgx5A
- FT: @OrlandoCitySC and @ChicagoFire share the points in a 0-0 draw in Orlando. #ORLvCHI: https://t.co/Wh2oM5RZRF https://t.co/OF717CTZjk
- Chances to be had, but it ends scoreless on the road in Orlando. Back at home Saturday for another big opportunity.… https://t.co/EoFS8aM9YX
- View photoFINAL: City - 0 | Chicago - 0 Incredible performance by the boys to earn a point playing with 9. #ORLvCHI https://t.co/C4l2qfEMPc
4-Minute Highlights | Orlando City SC 0-0 Chicago Fire | 4-minute Highlights
Highlights | Orlando City SC 0-0 Chicago Fire | 2-minute Highlights
CHANCE: Matt Polster hits the bar with a great effort- FULL TIME: Orlando City 0-0 Chicago Fire. Heroic defending by 9-man Lions earn a point after #DrunkUnkel ruined the game early. #ORLvCHI
- FINAL: Orlando City 0, Chicago Fire 0. Lions take a point despite going down to 9 men. #ORLvCHI
- 90'+4'
Attempt missed. Arturo Alvarez (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the left. - 90'+4'Attempt blocked. David Arshakyan (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Michael de Leeuw.
- 90'+4'Attempt blocked. Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bastian Schweinsteiger.
- 90'+4'Offside, Orlando City SC. Joe Bendik tries a through ball, but Kaká is caught offside.
- 94 ' - Arshakyan off the crossbar!
- 90'+4'Second Half ends, Orlando City SC 0, Chicago Fire 0.
- 90'+3'Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+3'Stoppage in match Will Johnson (Orlando City SC) because of an injury.
- 90'+2'Will Johnson (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2'Foul by Arturo Alvarez (Chicago Fire).
- 90'+2'Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Michael de Leeuw.
- Looked like Polster on the shot and it was off the crossbar and stayed out. Johnson is down after being fouled. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 91+' So close to a winner, as Polster goes off the underside of the crossbar. Wow.
- 90'+1'Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Servando Carrasco.
- CROSSBAR!
- 90'Offside, Orlando City SC. Joe Bendik tries a through ball, but Kaká is caught offside.
- 90'Offside, Chicago Fire. Djordje Mihailovic tries a through ball, but Michael de Leeuw is caught offside.
- 4 minutes of extra time have been signaled. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 90'+1 Another corner. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 4' of stoppage because reasons.
- 89'Attempt missed. Joao Meira (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Bastian Schweinsteiger with a cross following a corner.
- 88'Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Léo Pereira.
- Meira's header is well over the bar. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 87'Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87'Foul by Michael de Leeuw (Chicago Fire).
- 87'Attempt missed. Arturo Alvarez (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Matt Polster following a corner.
- 88' - Pereira deflects a cross out for a corner to bail out PC who tried to head one back to Bendik and couldn't get enough power on it.
- 87' | The bus is still parked. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 86'Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Servando Carrasco.
- As #cf97 press for the 3 points, reminder to vote in our Mobile App for the @KrakusPolishHam Man of the Match before the full time whistle.
- 87' - Alvarez tries his luck from 25 yards and he Rivas'd it. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 84'Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Kaká.
- 86' - Spector deflects another cross out for a corner. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 84' | The boys continue to take everything Chicago is dishing. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 81'Foul by David Arshakyan (Chicago Fire).
- 81'Victor Pagliari Giro (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84' - Chicago with another corner. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 81' | Huge ups to our fans tonight. LOUD. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 81' - Arshakyan booked for pulling back PC. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 81'
FDavid Arshakyan (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card. - 79'Attempt missed. Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Bastian Schweinsteiger.
- 79' - Vincent fires high. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 79' - Studs up challenge by Chicago on Higuita...not even a foul. #DrunkUnkel
- 78' | Match update: the bus is still parked. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 76'FDavid ArshakyanM#11David Accam
- 75'
Attempt missed. Arturo Alvarez (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Matt Polster with a cross. - 76' - Chicago Sub No. 3: Accam off for Arshakyan. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 74'Offside, Chicago Fire. David Accam tries a through ball, but Michael de Leeuw is caught offside.
- 76' - Alvarez fires wide off a nice cross. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- Tonight's attendance at Orlando City Stadium is 24,469. Noise has been brought tonight. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 74' - de Leeuw has a go but it was a clear offside and Bendik stopped it anyway. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 73'Attempt blocked. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Djordje Mihailovic.
- 73'Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Kaká.
- Announced attendance 24,469 #ORLvCHI
- tonight's attendance: 24,469
Will Johnson has been so good on the penalty killing unit here. His Canadian-ness is showing. #ORLvCHI- 73' - Kaká nods behind for a corner. Should have let that one go. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 72' | City now rocking the oh so classic 4-4-0 formation down two. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 71' Next change for #cf97 sees @DjoMihailovic replace fellow Homegrown @Drew_Conner1, as @MattPolster slides to right back. #ORLvCHI
- 71' Servando Carrasco on for Cyle Larin, Orlando City trying to hunker down for a point.
- 71' | City substitution: Cyle coming off for midfield workhorse Servando Carrasco. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 71' - Chicago sub: Conner off for Mihailovic. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 71'M#14Djordje MihailovicDDrew Conner
- 71'
MServando CarrascoFCyle Larin - 70'Attempt missed. Johan Kappelhof (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Bastian Schweinsteiger.
- 71' - SUB No. 3 for Orlando City: Servando Carrasco on for Cyle. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 70' - Kappelhof with a drive from distance but it was wide left. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 68'Attempt missed. Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Matt Polster.
- "These calls even out over the course of a season." - people who don't watch Orlando City games.
You've gotta be kidding me. #ORLvCHI- Lions will play 23 minutes down two men.
- Nocerino was going for the ball, Polster moved in front of him after he'd committed. No problem with a booking there but straight red?
- 66'Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66'Foul by Antonio Nocerino (Orlando City SC).
- 67' Another red card. Antonio Nocerino sent off. Orlando City down to nine. #ORLvCHI
- 67' - I don't even know man. Nocerino sent off for what is probably his first foul. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 66'MAntonio Nocerino (Orlando City SC) is shown the red card.
- 65'Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Joe Bendik.
- 65' | A cross that ends up being more of a shot puts Joe to work but he's got the answers so far tonight. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- Cross is overcooked and Bendik will have a goal kick. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 65' - Chicago corner coming. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 63'Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Will Johnson.
- 63' | Kaka has slotted in on the left side of midfield as City continue to battle a man down. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 62'Foul by Victor Pagliari Giro (Orlando City SC).
- 62'Drew Conner (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 62' - PC fouls Conner on the Lions' left side of the box. Chicago free kick. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 59' Kaká enters for Orlando City. replacing Rivas. Moments later, de Leeuw is booked for a sliding challenge. https://t.co/FMD4xfUFdo
- 60'Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60'Foul by Michael de Leeuw (Chicago Fire).
- 60'MMichael de Leeuw (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 59'MKakáMCarlos Rivas
- 58'Foul by Léo Pereira (Orlando City SC).
- 58'Arturo Alvarez (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60' - de Leeuw booked for a challenge on Higuita. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 59' Kaka returns after missing past two games with calf injury, subs on for Carlos Rivas #ORLvCHI
- 59' | Huge ovation as Kaka enters for Carlos Rivas. One sub remaining for City. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 59' - SUB No. 2 for Orlando City: Kaká checks in for Rivas. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 57' - Alvarez sends in a shot/cross but easily handled by Bendik. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 56' The Flyin' Lion! 🦁🦁 de Leeuw rises to meet @Drew_Conner1's cross and forces a diving save by Bendik! #cf97 #ORLvCHI
- 56'
Attempt saved. Michael de Leeuw (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Drew Conner with a cross. - 56' - Bendik denies a header from de Leeuw. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 55' First substitution of the evening for #cf97. ➡️ @artieart10 ⬅️ @LuchoSoli https://t.co/FMD4xfUFdo
- 55'MArturo AlvarezMLuis Solignac
- 48'Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
- 55' - SUB Chicago bringing on Arturo Alvarez on for Solignac. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- ICYMI https://t.co/JEEYfvBGph
- 52' | Charging run from Carlos Rivas relieves some pressure on the backline. Looked dangerous. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 51' - Pereira heads out a cross from Accam after a Higuita turnover creates a Chicago break. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 50' - Solignac crosses one in but Bendik catches. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 49' | Weathering an early storm here in the second half. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- Johnson heads away the cross.
- @Cameron_Nations We'll miss you, too 😢. Come back and see us.
- Halftime: Orlando City 0, Chicago Fire 0
- Lions are 0-0-4, drawing all four previous Unkel games.
- Unkel has sent off Ramos and Higuita as center ref and Cyle Larin as the fourth official since 2015.
- View photoHALFTIME: City - 0 | Chicago - 0 Competitive half even with City down a man. #ORLvCHI https://t.co/T2aqnOveSf
- 47'Michael de Leeuw (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 47'Foul by Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC).
- Chicago will have a free kick to the right side of the box, facing Joe Bendik. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 47' - Higuita whistled for a foul playing the ball away from de Leeuw. Cristian slow to get up as they knocked knees. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 47'Stoppage in match Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) because of an injury.
- Second Half begins Orlando City SC 0, Chicago Fire 0.
- HTDScott SutterMGiles Barnes
- 45'+3'First Half ends, Orlando City SC 0, Chicago Fire 0.
- 45'+2'Attempt saved. Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Michael de Leeuw.
- 45'+2'Attempt saved. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brandon Vincent with a through ball.
- HALFTIME: Orlando City 0-0 Chicago Fire. Yet another example of why Ted Unkel has no business in his current job. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 45' + 2 - Accam flies in behind the defense but squibs his shot. Nikolic regroups and fires at Bendik. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 45'+1'Attempt saved. Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by David Accam.
- 45+' Two minutes of added time in the first half, as Nikolic attempts to beat Bendik at the near post. Fourth save of the game for OCSC.
- @NYI0515 I did lol
- 46' | The boys start the half with Scott Sutter entering play for Giles Barnes. Will Johnson slots back into the midfield. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 46' - Lions kick off and we're underway. Orlando City attacking The Wall this half. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 46' | Down a man but full of heart. We're back for the second half of play. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- HALFTIME SUB: Scott Sutter is on for Giles Barnes. #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 45'+1 - Bendik gets down to save a Nikolic effort at the end of a nice give-and-go. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 2' of stoppage.
- 44' | The backline continues to hold strong frustrating Chicago. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 45' - PC does well to clear out a scoop pass from Nikolic. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 43'Attempt missed. Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Bastian Schweinsteiger following a corner.
- 44' - Rivas sends a searching ball into the box and NEARLY has Larin but it skips out for a goal kick. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 42'Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Will Johnson.
- Lions clear it.
- 42' - Vincent cross takes a deflection and nearly found the back post but it's a corner. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 40' | Counter was on. Higuita slips in Giles and his crossed effort trickles out. Positive stuff. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 40' - Barnes takes a through ball from Higuita but slips a bit while trying to turn and make a cross. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 38'Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 38'Foul by Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire).
- 38'Cyle Larin (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 38'Foul by Joao Meira (Chicago Fire).
- 37' | Crowd really riled up and alive now and City feeding well off of it even down a man. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- Meira with at least his third foul and no booking from Unkel. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- @Rays1299 Can't wait 🙄
- 36'Victor Pagliari Giro (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 36'Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
- 35'Attempt missed. Luis Solignac (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Matt Polster.
- 34'Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Will Johnson.
- 35' - Solignac tries from about 23 yards but it's over the bar. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- Fire take the corner short and make a mess of a pass. Out for an Orlando throw. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 33'Attempt saved. Cyle Larin (Orlando City SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 34' - Important clearance by Johnson to concede a corner as a Fire player was lurking at the back post. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 33' | Cyle almost pounces on a ball that falls at the top of the box and rips it. Lampson up to it. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 33' - Larin catches Lampson off his line but his shot is right at the Chicago keeper. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 32'Jonathan Spector (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32'Foul by Michael de Leeuw (Chicago Fire).
- Will Johnson moves to RB, where he played a few games before Lions signed Scott Sutter. Midfield (L-R) Barnes, Noce, Higuita, Rivas #ORLvCHI
- I don't disagree. I imagine @SimonBorg will take a close look at that one. #ORLvCHI https://t.co/blYpvzCSkG
- 30' | Adjustments on the field have Will Johnson slotting in at right back. Same shape minus the 10 role now. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- @vicriv08 It's true
- Johnson at RB for now until Sutter is fully warmed up.
- 29'Attempt missed. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 28'Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
- Ramos shaking his head as he walks off. Crowd chanting, "Ref you suck." Kreis orders a shift to 4-4-1. #ORLvCHI
- View photoLiterally everybody at Orlando City Stadium right now. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI https://t.co/j3aCrQUN39
- Schweinsteiger's delivery was high.
- Chicago free kick in a dangerous area upcoming. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- I try to refrain from commenting on these too often but not to me either #ORLvCHI https://t.co/zkikSigKYA
- 26' Rafa Ramos handed a red card, ending his 2017 debut very early after colliding with a Fire's Brandon Vincent. Crowd not happy. #ORLvCHI
- 27'Stoppage in match Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire) because of an injury.
- Lions down to 10 men for over an hour in this one. Scott Sutter warming up.
- And just as we tweeted, crowd now doing the OBT chant #ORLvCHI
- 27' RED CARD shown to Orlando's Rafael Ramos for a challenge going into Brandon Vincent. Hosts down to 10 men and #cf97 with a free kick.
- Ramos was tracking the ball in the air. Probably had little idea where the player was. Just an abysmal piece of officiating.
- 26'Foul by Rafael Ramos (Orlando City SC).
- 26'Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26' | Red card given to Rafa Ramos for what looked like an accidental collision. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- A RED?????? ALREADY? #ORLvCHI
- 26' - Game ruined. Ted Unkel sends off Ramos who tried to defend a ball in the air. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 26'DRafael Ramos (Orlando City SC) is shown the red card.
- 24'Attempt missed. Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Antonio Nocerino following a corner.
- 24'Corner, Orlando City SC. Conceded by Michael de Leeuw.
- 24'
Attempt saved. Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from long range on the right is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristian Higuita. - 23' | Rivas sends in a knuckler and Lampson was guessing but guessed right. Saved. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 24' - Johnson's corner is short to Nocerino who lays off for Rivas. Carlos keeps his shot down but it's well wide. Good idea. . #ORLvCHI
- 23'Foul by Victor Pagliari Giro (Orlando City SC).
- 23'Michael de Leeuw (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24' - Rivas drills a shot from distance and Lampson parries it away. It's cleared behind for a corner. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- Plan seems to be for Schweinsteiger to play deep and help on Larin tonight. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 20'
Attempt saved. Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Drew Conner. - 20'Attempt missed. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Nemanja Nikolic.
- 21' Brilliantly worked by the Men In Red to create a chance for Nikolic. Save Bendik. #cf97 #ORLvCHI https://t.co/FMD4xfUFdo
- 20' | Chicago manages to slip through the cracks and has a shot on goal but way too easy for Joe. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 20' - Nikolic shoots off a nice buildup but doesn't get much on it and Bendik comfortably saves. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 20' - Schweinsteiger hits one well over the bar. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 17'Giles Barnes (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17'Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
- 17' | Accam tries to take Pereira to school one on one but Leo wasn't having any of it. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 15'Foul by David Accam (Chicago Fire).
- 15'Léo Pereira (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 14'Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14'Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
- 14'
Attempt saved. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. - 16' - PC breaks up a counter with a two-footed challenge but he got it right. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 14' Nikolic springs the ball into space for Accam, who forces a save by Joe Bendik! Accam trying to extend his goal-scoring streak to six.
- 14' | Accam shoots. Bendik is like nah. Punched well clear. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 14' - Bendik blocks away an Accam shot from the top of the box after Pereira gambled forward and didn't get there. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 12'Foul by Cyle Larin (Orlando City SC).
- 12'Bastian Schweinsteiger (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12' | The play up top with Rivas, Larin and Barnes in this new look already looking promising. More options. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 10'Foul by Joao Meira (Chicago Fire).
- 10'Cyle Larin (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- Anyone else watching #ORLvCHI, do you ever stop to marvel at the number of silly chants and songs taking up space in your brain
- 8' | Giles Barnes taken down in the attacking third. Rocket takes the free kick. Had a little too much power on it. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 8'Attempt missed. Carlos Rivas (Orlando City SC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 7'Giles Barnes (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7'Foul by Joao Meira (Chicago Fire).
- 7'Attempt blocked. Will Johnson (Orlando City SC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlos Rivas.
- Rivas nearly hits the Heineken sign with his shot. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 8' #cf97 possessing well early on, but @LampStrong called upon to snare an Orlando cross in his area. https://t.co/FMD4xfUFdo #ORLvCHI
- 8' - Barnes taken down by Meira. Free kick Orlando from about 30 yards. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 6'Will Johnson (Orlando City SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6'Foul by Luis Solignac (Chicago Fire).
- 7' | Wild Man Will finding a little taste of daylight and has a go. Shot is blocked. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 7' - Johnson gets his shot blocked at the top of the box then Ramos sends in a cross but it's a bit overcooked and Lampson collects.
- 6' | City getting some time on the ball now looking to build out of the back. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 4'Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 4'Foul by Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC).
- 5' - Spector with a pair of good anticipation plays to break up Chicago attacks. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 3'Offside, Chicago Fire. Drew Conner tries a through ball, but Michael de Leeuw is caught offside.
- 4' - De Leeuw with a cross but the Lions clear it out. . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- 3' | Lively start to this one with the game unsettled in the middle of the park. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- First Half begins.
CHANCE: David Arshakyan's shot clips the crossbar from a tight angle
CHANCE: Arturo Alvarez misses wide on the volley
SAVE: Joe Bendik stops Michael De Leeuw's header
SAVE: Matt Lampson punches away Nelson Rivas' blast from deep
SAVE: Joe Bendik collects Nemanja Nikolic's soft shot with ease
SAVE: Joe Bendik parries away David Accam's driving effort- 1' | Let's kick the tires and put out the fires. 0-0 | #ORLvCHI
- 1' - Chicago kicks off and we're underway! . #ORLvCHI | 0-0
- @TheOfficialC32 Enjoy!
- @MayorgaMateo free wi-fi FTW
- The teams are entering the field and we'll be getting this party started shortly. #ORLvCHI
- Tony Meola calling a game in which Schweini is soaked with Orlando rain is extremely my nerdy aesthetic #ORLvCHI
- View photoThe place is Orlando City Stadium. The time is now. Catch #ORLvCHI live over on @FS1: https://t.co/JtZ0gIIrxn https://t.co/VGoDq1mdsJ
- Crowd booed every Chicago Fire player announced except for Schweinsteiger. Big cheer. #ORLvCHI
- A chance for a fifth straight W and a firm grasp on second in the East. #ORLvCHI is starting now on @FS1! ➡️… https://t.co/Z6DVj6lOqp
- Two weeks ago, I wrote a little about the bond between Orlando City's Portuguese-speaking players. If interested -->https://t.co/BHUhcG5UjT
- Getting touches in. #VamosOrlando https://t.co/TsGV8fU9rc
- @_michaelbutera Actually 4-2-3-1, per club
- Orlando City starting XI: Ramos makes 2017 debut. Spector says "I'll have to work on my Portuguese" w/this back lin… https://t.co/sPE7SmOXxF
- View photoGood to see this young gun back on the pitch. Get after it @rafaelramos_27. 👊 https://t.co/WIpRPQSBBz
- "Welcome back, Rafa. You get to face David Accam tonight."
- What could go wrong? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/l5aizLdYgz
- The boys heading into #ORLvCHI warmups. https://t.co/ygWQS3VMbF
- View photoGotta have it. The Merch of the Month game is too good. 🏳️🌈 #OrlandoUnited https://t.co/UEsTMGseNQ
- Here's how the hosts are lining up for #ORLvCHI https://t.co/dNyj0k6bGW
- Sending our best wishes back to @Juninho19CF and his family, who this weekend welcomed baby boy Theo into the world! 👶 Congrats! #cf97
- Kaka will serve as substitute for Orlando City, along with Saunders, Sutter, Aja, Perez Garcia, Carrasco and Gil
- The countdown is on to the start of #ORLvCHI. Here's #cf97's Starting XI and bench pres. by @UIHealth, with Michael… https://t.co/sWwHgES9FG
- Orlando City starting XI: Bendik; PC, Pereira, Spector, Ramos; Higuita, Nocerino; Rivas, Johnson (c), Barnes; Larin
- Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Goals and Assists
None
Disciplinary
| 26' | | Rafael Ramos Reason: Serious Foul | |
| 60' | | Michael de Leeuw Reason: Unsporting Behavior | |
| 66' | | Antonio Nocerino Reason: Serious Foul | |
| 81' | | David Arshakyan Reason: Unsporting Behavior |
Substitutions
| HT | | Scott Sutter Giles BarnesM |
| 55' | | Arturo Alvarez Luis SolignacM |
| 59' | | Kaká Carlos RivasM |
| 71' | | Servando Carrasco Cyle LarinF |
| 71' | | Djordje Mihailovic Drew ConnerD |
| 76' | | David Arshakyan David AccamM |
Match Information
MLS at Exploria Stadium
Orlando, FL
Attendance 24469
Weather Clear
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