ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – Orlando City SC (7-4-6, 27 points) suffered a 3-1 defeat against Chicago Fire FC (6-5-4, 22 points) Saturday night at Inter&Co Stadium. The result marked the Lions’ first home loss to Chicago since 2019 and the first time this season Orlando City has dropped consecutive matches.

MATCH SUMMARY:
Chicago wasted no time setting the tone, with forward Philip Zinckernagel scoring just five minutes into the match. The Fire then capitalized on defensive lapses, scoring twice in the span of two minutes. Forward Hugo Cuypers struck in the 31st and 32nd minutes, giving Chicago a commanding 3-0 lead.

Orlando fought to close the gap, outshooting Chicago 28-10, and Defender Alex Freeman found the back of the net in the 39th minute, marking his fourth career goal for the Lions. Despite the attacking pressure, Orlando was unable to mount a comeback.

COACH’S COMMENTS:
Assistant Coach Diego Torres stepped in for Head Coach Oscar Pareja, who was suspended following a red card in the Lions’ last match. After the game, Torres praised the team’s offensive effort despite the result.

“The team created many chances. We’re one of the strongest attacking sides in the league, but sometimes the goal just closes to you. Today, two quick distractions cost us the match, but this team is resilient. We’ve bounced back before and we’ll do it again,” said Torres.

MATCH NOTES:

• Assistant Coach Diego Torres led the team due to Oscar Pareja’s suspension.

• Midfielder Dagur Dan Thórhallsson made his 100th appearance for Orlando City across all competitions, entering in the 77th minute.

• Alex Freeman’s goal in the 39th minute marked his fourth career score.

• Martín Ojeda recorded his sixth assist of the season and 29th career assist across all competitions with the helper on Freeman’s goal.

• Orlando made two changes to the Starting XI from Wednesday’s match, with Eduard Atuesta and Luis Muriel returning to the lineup.

NEXT MATCH:
Orlando City heads into an international break after completing nine matches in 28 days in May. The Lions will return to action on Saturday, June 14, traveling to face the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

HEINEKEN STAR OF THE MATCH:
Martín Ojeda

MATCH STATS:

SCORING SUMMARY:

• 5’ CHI – Philip Zinckernagel (Mauricio Pineda)

• 31’ CHI – Hugo Cuypers (Philip Zinckernagel, Jonathan Dean)

• 32’ CHI – Hugo Cuypers (Philip Zinckernagel)

• 39’ ORL – Alex Freeman (Martín Ojeda)

TAMPA, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today that legendary pass rusher Simeon Rice will be inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor at Raymond James Stadium during the 2025 NFL season. Rice becomes the 16th inductee in franchise history and the fifth defensive player from the team’s iconic 2002 Super Bowl-winning roster to receive the honor.

INDUCTION CEREMONY SET FOR WEEK 13

Rice’s induction will take place during halftime of the Buccaneers’ Week 13 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The halftime ceremony will celebrate Rice’s dominant career and his pivotal role in Tampa Bay’s championship history.

DOMINANT CAREER AND SUPER BOWL LEGACY

A cornerstone of Tampa Bay’s historic 2002 Super Bowl XXXVII championship run, Rice amassed 69.5 sacks in just six seasons (2001–2006) with the Buccaneers, ranking third all-time in franchise history behind Hall of Famers Lee Roy Selmon and Warren Sapp. In 2002, he led the team with 15.5 sacks in the regular season and added 4.0 more in the playoffs, including 2.0 crucial sacks in Super Bowl XXXVII.

HISTORIC NFL RECORDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

From 1998 to 2005, Rice tallied an NFL-best 101.5 sacks, outperforming contemporaries like Michael Strahan and Jason Taylor. He posted five consecutive seasons with double-digit sacks (2001–2005) and logged eight career seasons with 10.0 or more sacks, ranking among NFL legends like Bruce Smith and Reggie White. Over his 12-year career, Rice recorded 122.0 career sacks, placing him in the top 20 all-time upon retirement.

CAREER HONORS AND COLLEGIATE LEGACY

A three-time Pro Bowler, Rice was also named a First-Team All-Pro and twice earned Second-Team All-Pro recognition. In 1996, he captured Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year honors after tallying 12.5 sacks in his debut season with Arizona. At the University of Illinois, Rice was a two-time All-American, three-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection, and recipient of the Jack Lambert Trophy.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BUCCANEERS OWNERSHIP

“During his Hall of Fame-worthy 12-year career, Simeon Rice established himself as one of the most dominant pass rushers in NFL history and is immensely deserving of his place as the 16th member in the Buccaneers Ring of Honor,” said Buccaneers Owner/Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer. “He left an indelible mark on our franchise, and we look forward to honoring his career this upcoming season.”

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Jermaine Kimbrough
Sports@FloridaNationalNews.com