Orlando City B (9-12-6, 37 points) vs FC Cincinnati 2 (8-12-7, 38 points)
When: Sunday, Oct. 5, 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Fla.
TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
All to Play For
Orlando City B comes into the regular season finale against FC Cincinnati 2 with its playoff hopes on the line. As it currently stands, the Lions are 11th in the Eastern Conference at 37 points, just one point shy of the eighth and final playoff spot. Orlando City B can clinch a spot in the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs under several scenarios on Decision Day. The most straightforward path is a win combined with dropped points from Carolina Core FC (1 or fewer) and Toronto FC II (1 or fewer). Other combinations include a win plus favorable tiebreakers against Toronto or Atlanta United 2, depending on their results. Even with a shootout win (SOW), OCB can still qualify if Carolina and Toronto both lose, or if Atlanta earns 1 or fewer points. With multiple paths to the postseason, every result across the Eastern Conference will be crucial for the Lions.
2025 Dozen
Orlando City midfielder Shak Mohammed continues his impressive form with another prolific season for the Young Lions. With 11 goals this campaign, he has matched his single-season scoring record from last year and aims to surpass it on Sunday. His goals have come in 11 separate matches, including four game-winners. Since the start of the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro season, no Orlando City B player has scored more than Mohammed, who has netted 27 goals over that span.
Eyeing Cincinnati
With just one point separating Orlando City B and FC Cincinnati 2 in the Eastern Conference standings, Sunday’s match carries major playoff implications. Although it’s their first meeting this season, both teams face potential elimination with a loss. Historically, the Lions hold a 4-2-1 record against Cincinnati, including a 2-1-1 mark at home. They'll look to build on that success and secure a crucial win in both the series and the season.
Hunt for the Postseason
Orlando City B is aiming for a third consecutive MLS NEXT Pro playoff appearance this Sunday. The Lions secured the No. 5 seed in both the 2023 and 2024 postseasons. While the top six playoff spots are already locked in, OCB still has a chance to break into the top eight on Decision Day, with a win and favorable results across the conference.
