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Orlando City Starting XI: The Lions' lineup and bench as they host Sporting Kansas City

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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.

With César Araújo suspended due to yellow card accumulation, Kyle Smith comes into the midfield to get the start. Meanwhile, in defense, Dagur Dan Thórhallsson will get the start in place of Alex Freeman, who is on the bench. Finally, Tyrese Spicer will make his first start for the Lions as he replaces Iván Angulo.

On the bench, new arrival Adrían Marín will be available for the first time after signing for the club last week, while Joran Gerbet returns after missing the last two months.

Here's the rest of Orlando's lineup and bench for when the team takes the pitch at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV:

Orlando City lineup: Pedro Gallese, Dagur Dan Thórhallsson, Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson (c), David Brekalo, Marco Pašalić, Kyle Smith, Eduard Atuesta, Tyrese Spicer, Martín Ojeda, Luis Muriel

Substitutions: Javier Otero, Iván Angulo, Ramiro Enrique, Alex Freeman, Joran Gerbet, Colin Guske, Adrían Marín, Nico Rodriguez, Zakaria Taifi