Orlando City SC returns to Major League Soccer action Saturday at the New England Revolution with several club milestones in reach and a 5-0-1 record in the teams’ last six meetings. Orlando City SC also enters the match on a three-game winning streak and unbeaten in five matches. The Lions have risen to sixth in the Eastern Conference with nine matches remaining.
Justin Ellis can tie Martin Ojeda’s club record of six consecutive matches with an assist if he sets up a goal Saturday. Ellis has recorded an assist in five straight games and leads Orlando City SC with 12 assists in all competitions. His latest assist came in Wednesday’s 2-1 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup loss to the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Ojeda scored against Columbus and passed Cyle Larin to become Orlando City SC’s second-leading scorer with 45 career goals in all competitions. He needs two more goals to tie Facundo Torres’ club record of 47 career goals. Ojeda also is three assists away from tying Mauricio Pereyra’s club record of 47 assists.
Milestones remain in reach
Ojeda has been especially productive against the New England Revolution. He has five goals and two assists in six Major League Soccer appearances against the club, including a hat trick in May 2025. Daryl Dike also has scored twice in two games against New England.
Dike’s next goal will be his 22nd for Orlando City SC, tying Chris Mueller for ninth on the club’s all-time scoring list. Marco Pasalic is two goals away from reaching 20 for Orlando City SC in all competitions. Those individual pursuits add another layer to a match that carries significance in the Eastern Conference standings.
Orlando City SC returns to league play in playoff position
Orlando City SC is four points clear of the red line and two points above the Wild Card places. The club trails fourth-place Charlotte FC by six points for home-field advantage in the Best-of-3 First Round. The Open Cup loss to Columbus ended Orlando City’s 2026 run in that competition, but the club now turns its attention back to the league.
Ellis also received his first call-up to the United States Men’s National Team. David Brekalo was called up by Slovenia, Wilder Cartagena by Peru, Tyrese Spicer by Trinidad & Tobago and Pasalic by Croatia. Cartagena’s call-up was his first since November 2024.
The United States is scheduled to face Peru at Inter.co Stadium on Saturday, September 26, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The match is part of the FIFA double window. The source does not provide a specific date or kickoff time for Orlando City SC’s match at New England.
Series history favors Orlando City SC
Orlando City SC leads the all-time series against the New England Revolution 8-8-8, with a minus-4 goal difference. Orlando City SC has won three consecutive away matches against New England. The most recent was a 4-3 victory in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16.
New England is third in the Eastern Conference with 43 points through 25 matches in 2026. The Revolution is 4-1-1 in its past six games and has an 8-2-2 home record this season. The home result will test Orlando City SC’s recent success in the series.
Carles Gil leads New England attack
Carles Gil has 10 goals and eight assists in the 2026 Major League Soccer campaign. He has started every New England regular-season match this season. Gil also has seven goals and eight assists in 13 appearances against Orlando City SC.
Gil’s production gives the New England Revolution a clear individual threat, while Orlando City SC brings its own milestone storylines into the matchup. Ellis is pursuing an assist record, Ojeda is closing in on two club marks, and Dike and Pasalic are approaching scoring milestones. The standings and recent series history make Saturday’s road match an important test for Orlando City SC.
FSB Take
Orlando City SC enters the New England Revolution match with momentum and several measurable club milestones in play. Ellis’ assist streak and Ojeda’s pursuit of the all-time goals and assists marks are the primary individual storylines. New England’s 8-2-2 home record and Gil’s production provide a significant challenge despite Orlando City’s strong recent record in the series.
Source: Original report