Orlando City is set to play the Montreal Impact this Saturday in a crucial match at the Orlando Citrus Bowl. The Lions currently sit in 7th place in the Eastern Conference standings, right behind Montreal. A win on Saturday would push Orlando City within one point of the East’s sixth and final playoff spot.
“Everybody knows how important this game is for us,” expressed Lions’ superstar, Kaká. “We have the whole week to prepare, and we are getting ready.”
The Lions’ current three-game win streak has the team brimming with confidence going into Saturday’s match. “We need a victory to have a chance to make the playoffs,” admitted Lions‘ midfielder Lewis Neal. “After the past three results, confidence is building back up for us.”
Here are the current Eastern Conference standings from 4th to 8th place:
D.C. United 45 points
Toronto F.C. 43 points
Montréal 42 points
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Orlando City 38 points
NYCFC 37 Points
A win on Saturday puts Orlando City within striking distance of not only Montreal, but D.C. United and Toronto FC. A victory give the Lions 41 points on the season, one point behind Montreal, and three points behind Toronto FC, setting up a wild final two weeks of the season.
