Here are five storylines to watch for Wednesday's Leagues Cup matchup against C.F. Monterrey:
Tournament Tested
Leagues Cup 2025 marked Orlando City's deepest run in the competition, with the Lions posting a 2W-0L-1D record in Phase One and defeating Toluca FC in an end-of-regulation shootout in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. Orlando City finished fourth after falling to Inter Miami CF in the semifinal and the LA Galaxy in the third-place match. Martín Ojeda led the Lions with four goals across the Club's six tournament matches, including a brace in a 5-1 win over Club Necaxa during Phase One.
Bringing the Heat
Tyrese Spicer continued his recent run of form after coming on as a halftime substitute against Red Bull New York, tallying a goal and an assist for the Lions. Spicer has scored in consecutive matches after netting the game-winning goal in Orlando City's July 25 win over Nashville SC. His five goals across all competitions are tied with Griffin Dorsey for second most on the team, trailing only Martín Ojeda.
New Challenge Awaits
C.F. Monterrey and Club León will become first-time opponents for Orlando City during this year's edition of Leagues Cup, with the Lions set to host the Liga MX sides on Aug. 5 and Aug. 8, respectively. Orlando City has faced Mexican opposition 12 times across all competitions, posting a 3W-2L-7D record against Liga MX clubs.
Dorsey Delivers on Attack
Griffin Dorsey recorded a goal and an assist in Orlando City's most recent match against the New York Red Bulls. The defender is tied with Tyrese Spicer for second on the team with five goals across all competitions, trailing only Martín Ojeda. His three MLS goals this year match his single-season career high, first set in 2023 and matched in 2024 with Houston Dynamo FC.
Paraguayan Playmaker
Midfielder Braian Ojeda has recorded three goal contributions over the Lions' last three matches since the MLS break for the FIFA World Cup. In Orlando City's July 22 win over the San Jose Earthquakes, the Paraguayan international provided an assist and scored his first goal of the 2026 MLS season and first for the Lions. He then added the primary assist on Tyrese Spicer's goal against Red Bull New York. Ojeda's six goal contributions across all competitions this season, with one goal and five assists, tie his professional career high for a single campaign, first set in 2024 with Real Salt Lake.
Milestone Tracker
- Martín Ojeda needs three goals to tie Facundo Torres' club record of 47 across all competitions. Ojeda also is five assists from matching Mauricio Pereyra's club record of 47.
- Iván Angulo is one assist away from becoming the third player in club history to reach 40 assists across all competitions for Orlando City.
