Orlando City (14-8-11, 53 points) at Toronto FC (5-14-14, 29 points)
When: Saturday, 6:00 p.m. ET
Where: BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario
TV: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (subscription required)
Radio: AM 810 Fox Sports Radio, (English), Mega 97.1 (Spanish)
Here are five storylines to watch for Saturday's final regular-season match:
Designated Dominance
Orlando City’s Designated Players are enjoying a remarkable run of form, recording the second-most goal contributions on the scoresheet than any other DP trio in Major League Soccer, trailing only intrastate rivals Inter Miami CF (73). Leading the way is Martín Ojeda, who has been the most productive of the trio, tallying 16 goals and 15 assists for a total of 31 goal contributions in regular season play. Luis Muriel has been a consistent presence in the attack, recording 17 goal contributions with nine goals and eight assists, while Marco Pašalić has added to the firepower with 12 goals and four assists, bringing his total to 16. Altogether, the three have combined for an impressive 64 goal contributions to date.
Decision Day Dynamos
Orlando City SC holds a 3-2-0 record on Decision Day in the previous five seasons under Head Coach Oscar Pareja, highlighted by several dramatic victories. The Lions secured Audi MLS Cup Playoffs berths on the final day of the regular season in 2021 at CF Montréal and 2022 at home against the Columbus Crew, both against direct rivals for postseason spots. Notably, Orlando City has also won both of its away Decision Day matches under Pareja, in Montréal in 2021 and two years ago against Saturday’s opposition in Toronto in 2023, making the Lions undefeated on the road in such fixtures.
Martín for MVP
Martín Ojeda is making a compelling case for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP Award, setting new benchmarks in Orlando City’s 2025 campaign. The Argentine midfielder has recorded 16 goals and 15 assists in MLS regular season play, and 20 goals and 19 assists across all competitions. He currently ranks third in MLS for assists (15), trailing only San Diego’s Anders Dreyer (18) and Miami’s Lionel Messi (18). Ojeda is just one goal away from tying Orlando City's single-season MLS scoring record of 17, set by Cyle Larin in 2015. He’s also on the verge of breaking the club’s all-competitions single-season scoring record, which he currently shares with Facundo Torres at 20 goals. Additionally, the Gualeguaychú native is one assist shy of becoming the first player in club history to reach 20 goals and 20 assists in a single season across all competitions.
Seeing Red
Orlando City has dominated Toronto FC under Oscar Pareja, posting an impressive 8-1-1 record with a +15 goal differential. The Lions are unbeaten at BMO Field during Pareja’s tenure, holding a 3-0-1 mark and winning three straight in Toronto. Their most recent victory came in 2024, a 2-1 result featuring a goal from Martín Ojeda and a decisive own goal just before halftime. Orlando hasn’t lost at BMO Field since 2018. Several Lions have consistently performed well against Toronto. Duncan McGuire has scored four goals in four career appearances against the Reds, including a memorable strike on Decision Day 2023 when he flicked the ball over retiring captain Michael Bradley before firing into the far corner. Other standouts include Ojeda (2 goals, 1 assist), César Araújo (2 goals, 2 assists), Dagur Dan Thórhallsson (2 goals), and Kyle Smith (1 goal, 3 assists).
Undeniable
Orlando City has built one of the most consistent and successful runs in Major League Soccer. Since 2020, the Lions have earned 308 points, the third-most in MLS over that span, trailing only the Philadelphia Union (326) and LAFC (319). This six-year stretch under Head Coach Oscar Pareja has seen Orlando evolve from a playoff hopeful into a perennial contender. The club has posted four 50+ point seasons, including a high of 63 points in 2023, and has consistently finished near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. The Lions’ rise is even more impressive when viewed alongside traditional powerhouses. They've matched Columbus Crew’s point total (308) and outpaced storied clubs like Seattle Sounders FC (302), NYCFC (292) and the New England Revolution (268). Their success has been built on tactical discipline, strong recruitment, and a core of players who thrive under pressure. As the 2025 postseason approaches, Orlando City isn’t just chasing trophies; it’s cementing its status as one of MLS’ most consistent forces.
Milestone Tracker:
-Martín Ojeda is one goal away from setting a new single-season record across all competitions, surpassing Facundo Torres’ 20-goal haul in 2024. Ojeda would also tie Cyle Larin’s 17-goal 2015 for the most goals scored in an MLS regular season in club history
-Ojeda is one assist away from achieving the first 20 goal, 20 assist season in club history
-Duncan McGuire’s next goal will be his 30th for Orlando City in all competitions
