Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Orlando City Dominates Inter Miami 3-0 in Florida Derby

Orlando's commanding win ends Miami's home hopes and shifts Eastern Conference playoff dynamics.

Lionel Messi Inter Miami 2025
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 01: Marco Pašalić #87 of Orlando City runs with the ball during the MLS match between Orlando City and Toronto FC during the MLS match between at Inter&Co Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Inter Miami CF and Orlando City SC battle for the first time in MLS regular season play in 2025

Overview

  • Orlando City secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Inter Miami in the MLS Florida Derby on Sunday night at Chase Stadium.
  • The win extended Orlando's unbeaten streak to 12 games and propelled them above Miami in the Eastern Conference standings.
  • Inter Miami's defensive struggles continued, with the team conceding 20 goals in their last seven matches, despite Lionel Messi playing the full game.
  • Key performances from Orlando's Martín Ojeda and goalkeeper Pedro Gallese highlighted their dominance, with Gallese contributing to a clean sheet.
  • Inter Miami, now in sixth place, faces mounting pressure with upcoming World Cup qualifiers and a congested schedule as their playoff hopes dim.