Orlando City Faces Tough Test Against MLS-Leading Nashville SC Orlando City SC ended a two-match winless streak with a 4-0 road victory over San Jose on Wednesday, marking their first win since the World Cup break. The result moved the Lions to 10th place in the Eastern Conference with 17 points. They will now host Eastern Conference leaders Nashville SC on Saturday in a crucial matchup. Nashville, currently undefeated in 10 straight matches (8-0-2), has extended its winning streak and is on pace for 83 points, which would surpass the league record set by Inter Miami in 2024. The Lions’ victory over San Jose featured goals from David Brekalo, Ivan Angulo, and Braian Ojeda. Antoine Griezmann, 35, also scored in his debut for Orlando, marking his 300th career club goal. Griezmann’s impact extended beyond the field, as coach Martin Perelman highlighted his humility and positive energy. “Everybody knows how special he is on the field,” Perelman said. “What I can tell you is that off the field, it’s amazing the way his energy—he’s so humble, he brings good energy to all of us. It’s a pleasure and an honor, not only for me, but everyone in Orlando, to share on a daily basis with him.” Nashville SC has maintained its dominance since the restart, with consecutive 1-0 home wins over Atlanta and CF Montreal. Sam Surridge, who scored the decisive penalty in their latest match, leads the team with 10 goals this season. Coach B.J. Callaghan emphasized the team’s strategy: “As long as we are difficult to play against, defend our penalty box well and attack our penalty box well, that’s a successful formula for us to continue to get three points.” Orlando’s previous encounter with Nashville ended in a 5-0 road defeat on March 21.#nashville_sc #braian_ojeda #orlando_city_sc #david_brekalo #ivan_angulo
