Luis Muriel Nets First MLS Goals, Gallese Saves Late Penalty to Secure Orlando City’s 3-2 Victory Over Union

Orlando City secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Union as Muriel scored his first two MLS goals and Pedro Gallese denied a late penalty kick in the 88th minute.

Muri, a Colombian international striker, made an immediate impact by net a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box to put Orlando City ahead 2-1 just before halftime. He then extended the lead to 3-1 early in the second half after a precise through ball from Nicolás Lodeiro.

Lodeiro, with three assists on the night, played a crucial role in Orlando City’s attacking prowess. Meanwhile, Dániel Gazdag’s penalty conversions for the Union kept the game intense, with Gazdag missing a crucial spot-kick that Gallese heroically saved.

Despite Philadelphia’s dominance in possession and shot count, Orlando City’s resilience shone through as they snapped a three-game winless streak. Mikael Uhre and Duncan McGuire scored for the Union, but it was Orlando City who emerged victorious in the end.

With this win, Orlando City moves to a 3-5-3 record, while the Union continue their winless streak for the fifth consecutive game after a promising three-game winning run.