Venue: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Kickoff: 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV+), Sports Radio 810 WHB
Match Context
Orlando City SC enters this inter-conference clash riding high after a dominant 4–1 win over Inter Miami, with all three Designated Players scoring. They sit fourth in the Eastern Conference and are unbeaten in three straight. Sporting Kansas City, meanwhile, is 13th in the West and winless in their last four matches, including a 2–0 loss to San Diego FC last weekend. Orlando has never lost to SKC at home in three previous meetings at Inter&Co Stadium, and they’ll be eager to avenge last year’s 3–0 defeat in Kansas City.
Key Players to Watch
Orlando City SC
Martín Ojeda – 17 goals, 17 assists across all competitions; 11 straight MLS matches with a goal contribution
Luis Muriel – Scored twice vs. Miami; rediscovering form with 9 goals in last 10 matches
Marco Pašalić – Versatile attacker with 6 goals and 5 assists
Pedro Gallese – Veteran goalkeeper with key saves in recent wins
Sporting Kansas City
Jake Davis – Scored and assisted in last year’s win over Orlando; dynamic fullback
Daniel Sallói – 1 goal, 1 assist in two previous appearances vs. Orlando
Remi Walter – Midfield anchor with passing range and defensive work rate
John Pulskamp – Young goalkeeper with prior experience vs. Orlando
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Date | Result | Location |
| Aug 24, 2024 | SKC 3–0 Orlando | Kansas City |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Orlando 1–0 SKC | Orlando |
| Sep 13, 2015 | Orlando 3–1 SKC | Orlando |
| May 17, 2017 | Orlando 2–2 SKC | Orlando |
All-time series: 3 wins each, 2 draws
Orlando is unbeaten in 3 home matches vs. SKC (2W, 1D)
Tactical Breakdown
Orlando City plays a fluid 4-2-3-1 with Ojeda and Muriel interchanging in attack, supported by Pašalić and Atuesta in midfield.
Sporting KC uses a 4-3-3 but has struggled to maintain defensive shape and generate consistent chances.
Expect Orlando to dominate possession and press high, while SKC will look to counter through Sallói and Davis.
MATCH ODDS
Orlando City SC – 245 Draw + 390 Sporting Kansas City + 500
Over 2.5 – 165 Under 2.5 + 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
