Apr 16th features a match where Columbus Crew hosts Orlando City at Mapfre Stadium in a Major League Soccer match. In their last match, 7th placed Columbus Crew, recorded a 0-1 loss against Philadelphia Union. Room scored the first goal for Philadelphia Union on an own goal in the 2nd minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Columbus Crew couldn’t muster any offence and Philadelphia Union ran away with the shutout win. Columbus Crew is looking for direction having 2 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Orlando City recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Chicago Fire. Ercan Kara scored the first goal for Orlando City in the 59th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring At the end of 90 a dissapointed Chicago Fire couldn’t manage to score, and Orlando City took the shutout win. Orlando City is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 1 win each.
Orlando City’s top weapon lately has been de Almeida Junior, who has two goals in the last five matches. Columbus Crew’s most prolific scorer has been Lucas Zelarayán. He has netted three goals over the last 5 matches.