Orlando City SC Suffers Defeat on Decision Day, But Secures Playoff Spot
Tough Loss, but Playoff Berth Secured
Orlando City SC closed out the regular season with a 4-2 loss to Toronto FC on Decision Day, but the defeat was not enough to keep the Lions out of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. Orlando will now face the Chicago Fire FC in the Eastern Conference Wild Card game on Wednesday.
Late-Season Struggles Continue for Orlando
Despite jumping out to an early 1-0 lead on a goal from Jonathan Osorio, Orlando City's defense faltered as Toronto stormed back with three unanswered goals from Djordje Mihailovic (34', 48') and Deandre Kerr (61'). David Brekalo pulled one back for the Lions in the 54th minute, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Playoff Berth Clinched Despite Defeat
The loss drops Orlando City to 14-9-11 on the season, good for 53 points and the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. However, the Lions had already clinched a playoff spot prior to the Decision Day match, extending their postseason streak to five consecutive years.
TL;DR
- Orlando City SC lost 4-2 to Toronto FC in their regular-season finale
- Despite the defeat, the Lions secured a playoff berth and will face the Chicago Fire in the Wild Card round
- Toronto mounted a comeback after Orlando took an early lead, scoring three unanswered goals to pull away
- The loss drops Orlando to 14-9-11 on the year, but they maintain their streak of five straight playoff appearances