It’s an exciting new look for Orlando City today as they take on the Portland Timbers at Orlando City Stadium.
After a successful second half with the formation against the Red Bulls, Jason Kreis will deploy the 4-2-3-1 from the start today. Josué Colmán will get his first start of the season, pairing with Kljestan and Meram in the midfield.
Today’s lineup is as close to the offseason vision as the Lions have come this season with the only real missing piece being midfielder Uri Rosell.
With starts today from Joe Bendik and Dom Dwyer, both will make their 150th MLS appearance. Dwyer is just three goals shy of 100 for his career.
Stefano Pinho, on the bench today, is making his first appearance since suffering an injury in the second match of the season.
Starting XI presented by Orlando Health: Bendik, El-Munir, Sané, Spector (C), Sutter, Yotún, Johnson, Meram, Kljestan, Colmán, Dwyer.
Bench: Tarek, Powers, Higuita, Mueller, Allen, Pinho, Edwards Jr.
