Orlando City SC's Impressive Defensive Record - Sports

Orlando City SC 's Impressive Defensive Performance

Since dropping a 4 - 2 contest to NYCFC on June 28 , Orlando City has gone unbeaten in six games across all competitions , winning five games and drawing once . A big part of the headlines has understandably been the offensive explosion that we 've seen from the Lions . In those six games , OCSC has scored 18 goals and been held to a single goal just once.

 A team is averaging fewer than a goal conceded per game , it 's going to be a tough side to beat.

For starters , the back line has benefitted from the sort of stability that was merely a pipe dream during the first few months of the season . Stability has been the name of the game over the last six matches , with the quartet of Kyle Smith , Robin Jansson , Rodrigo Schlegel , and Dagur Dan Thorhallsson starting three games in a row from the 2 - 1 win against Toronto through the 3 - 1 victory over the New England Revolution.

 If a defense is n't holding an even line , stepping up as a unit when playing an offside trap , and covering each other when necessary , things break down quickly.

The Lions have also done an excellent job at limiting shooting opportunities for the opposition . Across the last six games , Orlando City 's opponents have taken double - digit shots only once . In Toronto , the Lions registered six blocks , recorded one against D.C. United , two against New England , three against Nashville , two against NYCFC , and four against Montreal.

Preview of Orlando City SC vs. Atlético de San Luis

Sports Mole previews Monday 's Leagues Cup clash between Orlando City and Atletico San Luis , including predictions , team news , and possible lineups . The East 2 standings at the Leagues Cup will be decided on Sunday when Orlando City host Atletico San Luis at Inter & Co Stadium . After winning their opening match of this competition , 4 - 1 versus CF Montreal , the Lions are at the top of the table with three points , while San Luis are bottom of the group following a 3 - 2 defeat against Le CFM.

Since the beginning of July , Orlando City have come to life , unbeaten in their last six competitive fixtures , five of which were victories . Their convincing triumph on matchday one of this tournament has them virtually assured of a place in the knockout phase , as only a defeat on Sunday by six or more goals would eliminate them from this competition . It may still be mathematically possible for them to be eliminated , though it would be difficult to envision that scenario given that they have never lost a Leagues Cup group fixture at home . Orlando seem to be hitting their stride , and we believe they will be able to exploit a desperate San Luis side that tend to leave a lot of space in behind their backline.