Orlando City vs. San Jose Earthquakes, 7:30
Where: Orlando City Stadium
Watch: WRDQ TV27 (Local), ESPN+ (streaming)
THE BUZZ: Orlando City (3-2-1, 10 points) goes for its fourth win in a row Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes (1-2-2, 5 points). … The Lions haven’t lost since the return of striker Dom Dwyer (four goals in three matches) and have scored nine goals since Dwyer’s return. Rookie Chris Mueller has two goals in the last two games. … Orlando City’s defense has been a point of concern recently. Orlando City’s back line has been constantly shifting, and coach Jason Kreis confirmed center back Jonathan Spector (concussion) and right back Scott Sutter (lower body injury) will miss Saturday’s game. … Despite posting a clean sheet against Philadelphia, the Lions conceded 10 goals this season, tied for second most in the Eastern Conference. … San Jose has scored a goal in every match this season. … The Earthquakes are led by the trio of Magnus Eriksson, Danny Hoesen and Vako. All three have two goals and two assists. … San Jose will be without defender Harold Cummings, who was suspended for violent conduct against the Philadelphia Union.
Lineups:
Orlando City: 4-2-3-1: (L to R) Bendik; El-Munir, Tarek, Sané, Johnson; Higuita, Yotún; Pinho, Kljestan (captain), Mueller; Dwyer
Bench: Powers, Meram, Colmán, Rosell, Toia, Allen, Edwards Jr.
San Jose: Tarbell, Salinas, Affolter, Quintana, Lima, Godoy, Jungwirth, Hyka, Wondolowski (captain), Eriksson, Hoesen
Bench: Bersano, Ockford, Alashe, Yueill, Wehan, Vako, Amarikwa