Orlando City B (9-11-4, 33 points) at Inter Miami CF II (6-14-4, 22 points)
When: Sunday, Sept. 14, 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Chase Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (subscription required)
Clutch is Contagious
In Orlando City B’s most recent match against Crown Legacy FC, forward Thalles became the latest Lion to showcase his clutch gene, scoring a dramatic game-winner in second-half stoppage time. Remarkably, four different Lions have now delivered match-winning goals in stoppage time on four separate occasions this season. The first two came in back-to-back June victories over Chattanooga FC and Huntsville City FC. Now, the trend has repeated with consecutive late winners against Atlanta United 2 and Crown Legacy FC. Thalles joins midfielder Noah Levis, forward Dyson Clapier, and midfielder Shak Mohammed as the quartet of Lions who have sealed thrilling last-minute wins for the club this season.
Miami Motivated
Intrastate rivals Orlando City B and Inter Miami CF II will meet for the third and final time this season on Sunday. The season series is currently tied, with the Herons edging out a 3-2 win in April, and the Lions responding with a dominant 3-0 victory in May. With the series on the line, and just three matches remaining after Sunday, this Sunshine State Showdown carries major implications for OCB’s playoff positioning.
A Debut Double
Defender Albright Chikamso and midfielder Jacob Ramirez made their Orlando City B debuts in the recent win over Crown Legacy FC, entering as second-half substitutes just seven minutes apart. Both players are products of the Orlando City SC Academy. For Ramirez, the appearance also marked his professional debut. The young midfielder was recently called up to the U.S. U-16 Youth National Team.
Four to Go
Including Sunday’s matchup with Inter Miami CF II, Orlando City B has four games remaining in the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro regular season. With a 9-11-4 record, the Lions currently hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Next up is a crucial clash with Carolina Core FC, who sit level on points, making Saturday’s fixture another pivotal moment in the playoff race. OCB controls its own destiny, and a win on Sunday would provide a significant boost to its postseason hopes.
