MLS Match Preview: Orlando City SC (10-11-4) vs. New England Revolution (13-8-4)

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Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Broadcast on Apple TV

Current Weather Forecast (Foxborough, MA)

Saturday is forecast to be mostly sunny to sunny and cooler, with a high near 63–66°F (17–19°C) during the day and temperatures dropping into the upper 40s°F (~9°C) by evening kickoff. Light northeast/southeast winds around 5 mph, very low precipitation chance (near 0–5%), and dry conditions overall. Comfortable for play with a light jacket recommended for spectators later in the evening.

Current Player Rosters

New England Revolution (Head Coach: Marko Mitrović):
Goalkeepers: Matt Turner (primary), JD Gunn, Donovan Parisian.
Defenders: Mamadou Fofana, Tanner Beason, Will Sands, Ilay Feingold, Ethan Kohler, Peyton Miller, Joshua Wynder, Cody Baker, others.
Midfielders: Carles Gil, Matt Polster, Jackson Yueill, Dániel Gazdag, Brooklyn Raines, Alhassan Yusuf, others.
Forwards: Dor Turgeman, Leonardo Campana, Griffin Yow, Luca Langoni, Jack Harrison, Diego Fagúndez, Wilson Harris, others.

Orlando City SC (Head Coach: Martín Perelman):
Goalkeepers: Maxime Crépeau (primary), Javier Otero.
Defenders: David Brekalo, Robin Jansson (captain), Zakaria Taifi, Griffin Dorsey, Iago Teodoro, Bernardo Rhein, Adrián Marín, Nolan Miller, others.
Midfielders: Martín Ojeda, Eduard Atuesta, Braian Ojeda, Joran Gerbet, Luis Otávio, Wilder Cartagena, others.
Forwards: Antoine Griezmann, Tyrese Spicer, Justin Ellis, Iván Angulo, Marco Pašalić, Daryl Dike, others.

Listed Injury/Suspension Reports

New England Revolution: Leonardo Campana (lower body/hamstring, out). Jack Harrison (proximal quad) and Alhassan Yusuf (hamstring) are expected to miss at least six weeks (listed as questionable or out in some trackers; recent club reports indicate longer-term absences). Other depth options available.

Orlando City SC: Braian Ojeda (foot, out). Adrián Marín (thigh, questionable). Core attackers including Martín Ojeda, Antoine Griezmann, and others expected available following recent U.S. Open Cup activity.

Recent Team Forms (Approximate Last 5 MLS Matches)

New England Revolution: Strong recent form — W 2-1 at Chicago, W 2-1 at NYCFC, L 1-2 at LA Galaxy, W 3-1 at Columbus, D 1-1 vs NYCFC. They sit high in the East with solid results on the road and home, averaging strong goal output led by Gil and Turgeman.

Orlando City SC: Mixed but improved — Recent results include a U.S. Open Cup semifinal loss (or related activity around Sept 16), W 3-0 vs Toronto, W 3-2 at Atlanta, W 1-0 vs San Diego, D 3-3 at Minnesota. They have shown scoring ability (especially via Ojeda and Griezmann) but remain inconsistent defensively.

Series History / Head-to-Head

Orlando has held an edge in recent meetings (e.g., multiple wins in 2024–2025 including 2-1 and 3-0 results). The overall series is competitive, with New England strong at home historically, but Orlando has taken points or wins in several recent encounters. Expect a tactical battle given both sides’ attacking tendencies.

Key Player vs. Player Matchups

Carles Gil (NE, creative leader with goals + assists) vs. Orlando midfield (Atuesta/Ojeda/Gerbet) and defense (Brekalo/Jansson): Gil’s vision and set-piece quality will test Orlando’s structure.

Martín Ojeda / Antoine Griezmann (ORL attack) vs. New England backline (Fofana/Beason/Sands) and Matt Turner: Orlando’s dual threat of Ojeda’s finishing and Griezmann’s movement/experience poses major problems for the Revs’ defense.

Dor Turgeman / New England forwards vs. Crépeau and Orlando center backs: Turgeman’s form could exploit any defensive lapses.

Midfield control: Polster/Yueill/Gazdag vs. Atuesta and supporting players for tempo and transitions. Fullback battles (e.g., Feingold/Miller vs. Dorsey/Taifi) will influence width.

Betting Trends

Both Teams to Score is frequently competitive. New England’s home form and recent results make them favorites, while Orlando’s attack offers upset potential.

MATCH ODDS

Orlando City SC                + 265

New England Revolution              – 116

Draw                                     + 316

Over 3.5 + 100                  Under 3.5 – 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 18, 2026

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