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Orlando City Starting XI: The Lions' lineup and bench as they host Inter Miami

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The starting lineup is set for Orlando City SC as the Lions return to MLS play, hosting their in-state rivals Inter Miami.

Eduard Atuesta returns to the starting lineup for the Lions, replacing Kyle Smith. The remainder of the lineup remains the same as this past Wednesday, when Orlando played in Leagues Cup 2025.

On the bench, new arrival Tyrese Spicer, recently acquired from Toronto FC, makes his first foray into the Lions' lineup.

Here's the rest of Orlando's lineup and bench for when the team takes the pitch at 8 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV:

Orlando City lineup: Pedro Gallese, Alex Freeman, Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson (c), David Brekalo, Marco Pašalić, César Araújo, Eduard Atuesta, Iván Angulo, Martín Ojeda, Luis Muriel

Substitutions: Javier Otero, Gustavo Caraballo, Ramiro Enrique, Colin Guske, Nico Rodriguez, Kyle Smith, Tyrese Spicer, Dagur Dan Thórhallsson, Zakaria Taifi