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Justin Meram back in Orlando City’s starting XI for match against Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids vs. Orlando City, 4

WHERE: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

WATCH: ESPN

THE BUZZ: Orlando City (4-2-1, 13 points) is looking to tie its longest MLS win streak with a win over the Colorado Rapids (2-2-2, 8 points). A win would be Orlando City’s fifth straight. … The Lions have scored at least two goals in each of their last four matches. … Striker Dom Dwyer and rookie Chris Mueller have combined to score eight goals during Orlando City’s winning streak. Cristian Higuita has been a solid defensive midfielder since Will Johnson’s move to right back. Center back Jonathan Spector will miss Sunday’s match with a concussion. Right back Scott Sutter is also out with a knee injury. … The Rapids will be without goalkeeper Tim Howard (suspension). … Striker Dominique Badji leads Colorado with four goals, though three of those goals came during a March 31 hat trick. 

Lineups

Colorado Rapids: (alphabetical) Badji, Boateng, Castillo, Gashi, MacMath, Martinez, Mason, Price, Smith (captain), Wilson, Wynne

Bench: Azira, Boli, Colvey, Dykstra, McBean, Serna, Sjöberg

Orlando City: (4-2-3-1, right to left): Bendik; Johnson, Sané, Tarek, El-Munir; Yotún, Higuita; Mueller, Kljestan (captain), Meram; Dwyer

Bench: Edwards, Allen, Toia, Rosell, Laryea, Colmán, Pinho