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Orlando City Defeats Portland to Extend Record-Tying MLS Unbeaten Run

Duncan McGuire’s first goal of the season and Pedro Gallese’s seventh clean sheet secure a 1-0 victory as Orlando rebounds from U.S. Open Cup disappointment.

Orlando City defender Alex Freeman (30) leaps into the air on a corner kick during the match against Portland Timbers at the Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Overview

  • Orlando City earned a 1-0 home win over the Portland Timbers, extending their MLS unbeaten streak to 12 matches, tying the club record set in 2020.
  • Duncan McGuire, starting for just the third time this season, scored in the 39th minute with an assist from Eduard Atuesta, marking his first league goal of 2025.
  • Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese recorded his seventh clean sheet of the season, tying for the league lead, as Orlando limited Portland to just one shot on target.
  • The victory comes just days after Orlando’s 3-2 loss to Nashville SC in the U.S. Open Cup round of 16, highlighting the team’s resilience in league play.
  • Portland continued its offensive struggles, failing to score for the third straight road match and tallying only two goals in its last five games across all competitions.