5 July 2025 at 23:15

Major League Soccer · Season 2025
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza

Match Summary

Charlotte and Orlando City SC drew 2:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by P. Biel 40′, B. Tuiloma 65′, R. Enrique 69′, M. Pasalic 80′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Charlotte had 33% possession while Orlando City SC held 67%. Charlotte had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 15 (6 on target) for Orlando City SC. Expected goals: Charlotte 0.81 — Orlando City SC 2.35. Charlotte made 3 substitutions, Orlando City SC made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Charlotte and Orlando City SC — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Charlotte
Orlando City SC
Kick Off
40′
Half Time
46′
D. BrekaloRafael Santos
Idan Toklomati Jorno49′
B. Tuiloma

assist: P. Biel

65′
66′
D. ThorhallssonI. Angulo
Ashley Westwood68′
D. DianiT. Smalls
71′
75′Robin Jansson
77′
R. JanssonK. Smith
K. A. Calderon VargasL. Abada
80′
80′
M. Pasalic
B. TuilomaA. Privett
84′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Charlotte had 33% possession against Orlando City SC's 67%. Charlotte registered 11 shots (5 on target) while Orlando City SC managed 15 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 15–12.

5Shots on Goal6
5Shots off Goal5
11Total Shots15
1Blocked Shots4
6Shots insidebox11
5Shots outsidebox4
15Fouls12
2Corner Kicks6
3Offsides3
33%Ball Possession67%
2Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
296Total passes596
243Passes accurate535
82%Passes %90%
0.81expected_goals2.35
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Charlotte lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Dean Smith, while Orlando City SC deployed a 4-4-2 under Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Charlotte is 6.95, compared to 6.94 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. Charlotte's highest-rated starter is P. Biel (7.39), while Orlando City SC's best-rated player is C. Araujo (7.09).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Charlotte have contributed 19 goals and 19 assists this season, led by P. Biel (10G). Orlando City SC's starters account for 10 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by R. Enrique (8G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Charlotte deploy 4 defenders rated 6.81 on average, against Orlando City SC's 4-man backline averaging —. 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

Charlotte field 5 midfielders averaging 7.01, versus Orlando City SC's 4 rated 7.09. 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

Charlotte start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Orlando City SC averaging 6.79. 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 —% for Charlotte and 46% 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

Charlotte's starters have collected 23 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 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 Charlotte's starting XI is 26.7 (youngest: J. Marshall-Rutty (21), oldest: B. Tuiloma (30)), while Orlando City SC average 24.0 (youngest: C. Araujo (24), oldest: C. Araujo (24)). 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

Charlotte's starters average 26 league appearances each, versus 24 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.

CharlottePosition StrengthOrlando City SC
6.95
Avg Rating
6.94
6.81🛡 DEF (4 v 4)
1G 2A0G 0A
7.01 MID (5 v 4)7.09
18G 17A2G 3A
FWD (1 v 2)6.79
0G 0A8G 0A
Charlotte4-2-3-1
1🧤GKK. Kahlina
35🛡DEFN. Scardina
29🛡DEFA. Malanda
6🛡DEFB. Tuiloma6.71G
2🛡DEFJ. Marshall-Rutty6.92A
8MIDA. Westwood
28MIDD. Diani6.8
16MIDP. Biel7.410G11A
13MIDB. Bronico6.82G3A
18MIDK. A. Calderon Vargas7.06G3A
17FWDI. Toklomati
Orlando City SC4-4-2
1🧤GKP. Gallese
17🛡DEFD. Thorhallsson
15🛡DEFR. Schlegel
6🛡DEFR. Jansson
4🛡DEFD. Brekalo
87MIDM. Pasalic
20MIDE. Atuesta
5MIDC. Araujo7.12G3A
10MIDM. Ojeda
7FWDR. Enrique6.88G
9FWDL. Muriel

Substitutes

39(D)J. Neeley
25(F)T. Smalls
40(D)J. Forbes

Substitutes

25(M)C. Guske
96(M)Z. Taifi

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Charlotte have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Orlando City SC show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Charlotte

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Orlando City SC

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Head to Head

Charlotte and Orlando City SC have met 1 times — Charlotte won 0, Orlando City SC won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Orlando City SC leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2025.

0

Charlotte

0

Drawn

1

Orlando City SC

Goals: 1Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (1)

14 May 2025Orlando City SC3 – 1Charlotte

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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