Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Orlando City SC defeated Columbus Crew 3:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Rossi 66′ (pen.), R. Enrique 76′, R. Enrique 79′, M. Ojeda 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Columbus Crew had 65% possession while Orlando City SC held 35%. Columbus Crew had 19 shots (8 on target) compared to 10 (6 on target) for Orlando City SC. Expected goals: Columbus Crew 2.22 — Orlando City SC 2.53. Columbus Crew made 2 substitutions, Orlando City SC made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Dylan Chambost 64′).
Match Events
Key match events between Columbus Crew and Orlando City SC — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: A. Freeman
Match Statistics
Columbus Crew had 65% possession against Orlando City SC's 35%. Columbus Crew registered 19 shots (8 on target) while Orlando City SC managed 10 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 9–1. Fouls committed: 12–7.
Lineups
Columbus Crew lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Wilfried Nancy, while Orlando City SC deployed a 4-4-2 under Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Columbus Crew is 6.78, compared to 6.78 for Orlando City SC. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Columbus Crew's highest-rated starter is M. Arfsten (7.05), while Orlando City SC's best-rated player is M. Ojeda (7.45).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Columbus Crew have contributed 11 goals and 6 assists this season, led by D. Rossi (6G). Orlando City SC's starters account for 13 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by M. Ojeda (11G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Columbus Crew deploy 4 defenders rated 6.75 on average, against Orlando City SC's 4-man backline averaging 6.56. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Columbus Crew field 4 midfielders averaging 6.77, versus Orlando City SC's 4 rated 6.71. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Columbus Crew start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.93, compared to 2 for Orlando City SC averaging 7.45. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 86% for Columbus Crew and 85% for Orlando City SC. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Columbus Crew's starters have collected 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 13 for Orlando City SC. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Columbus Crew's starting XI is 26.9 (youngest: P. Schulte (24), oldest: S. Moreira (31)), while Orlando City SC average 27.8 (youngest: M. Pasalic (25), oldest: R. Jansson (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Columbus Crew's starters average 13 league appearances each, versus 12 for Orlando City SC. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Wilfried Nancy
Substitutes
Coach: Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez
Rivalry since 2015
Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC Head to Head Results· 25
Columbus Crew and Orlando City SC have met 25 times — Columbus Crew won 9, Orlando City SC won 10, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Orlando City SC leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 25 meetings. A combined 85 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.40 per match (43 for the home side, 42 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (64%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Columbus Crew are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Columbus Crew have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Orlando City SC show 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026