D.C. United lost 4-1 to Orlando City SC at Inter.co Stadium on Saturday night despite outshooting the hosts 16-14. Tai Baribo scored D.C. United’s goal from the penalty spot in the 45+2nd minute.
The result moved D.C. United to 7-10-12 with 33 points in the Eastern Conference. Baribo’s goal was his team-leading 16th of the 2026 Major League Soccer season.
Orlando City SC Builds Early Lead
Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring for Orlando City SC in the 15th minute after combining with Daryl Dike and Martín Ojeda. Ojeda doubled the lead in the 22nd minute with a back-heel volley from a lofted pass by Griezmann.
D.C. United cut the deficit before halftime when Baribo converted a penalty. Griezmann scored again in the 50th minute, and Marco Pašalić added Orlando City SC’s fourth goal in the 90+5th minute.
Baribo led D.C. United with a match-high seven shots and completed 100% of his passes in 90 minutes. Andre Dozzell made his 14th start for D.C. United, recording six recoveries and seven passes into the final third, while João Peglow created two chances and recorded four recoveries in 78 minutes.
D.C. United Makes Three Starting-Lineup Changes
Head coach René Weiler made three changes to the starting lineup from D.C. United’s 2-1 win over Red Bull New York. Sean Nealis started in place of captain Lucas Bartlett, who served a one-match suspension following a red card.
João Peglow returned to the starting lineup, and Jared Stroud made his first start since May 23 against CF Montréal. Nealis won all of his ground duels and recorded eight defensive contributions in his first start since August 19 against the New England Revolution.
D.C. United Set to Visit FC Cincinnati
D.C. United holds a 10-10-3 all-time regular-season record against Orlando City SC, including a 4-7-1 record on the road. D.C. United returns to action Wednesday, October 21, at FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
MSB Analysis
D.C. United held a 16-14 edge in shots, but Orlando City SC scored four goals in the 4-1 victory. Baribo’s penalty brought D.C. United within one goal before halftime, while Griezmann’s second goal and Pašalić’s late finish completed Orlando’s scoring.
Source: Original report
