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Orlando City SC Crushes Inter Miami 3-0 to Extend Club-Record Unbeaten Streak
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — Orlando City SC (6-2-6, 24 points) delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over interstate rival Inter Miami CF (6-3-4, 22 points) Sunday night at Chase Stadium, matching a club-record 12-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. The result came during MLS Rivalry Week and marked the third consecutive match where the Lions scored at least three goals — and the sixth time this season.
Match Highlights
Luis Muriel opened the scoring in the 43rd minute after a perfectly placed long ball assist from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, allowing Muriel to slip past the Miami defense and slot the ball into the lower-left corner.
Just eight minutes into the second half, Marco Pašalić doubled the lead in the 53rd minute following a well-worked setup by Martín Ojeda. Pašalić’s strike slipped through Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari’s hands, giving Orlando City full control of the match.
The Lions sealed the deal in stoppage time (90+4’) as Dagur Dan Thórhallsson finished a swift counterattack led by Duncan McGuire and Kyle Smith, tapping in Orlando’s third of the night.
Standout Performances
Luis Muriel tallied his sixth goal of the 2025 season, raising his all-time Orlando total to 11.
Marco Pašalić also claimed his sixth goal of the campaign.
Martín Ojeda notched his fifth assist of the season, marking his 28th career assist across all competitions.
Dagur Dan Thórhallsson scored his third goal of 2025.
Pedro Gallese earned his second career assist for the Lions while making four critical saves — earning him Heineken Star of the Match honors.
Match Stats & Details
Final Score: Orlando City SC 3, Inter Miami CF 0
Possession: Inter Miami 62.3%, Orlando City 37.7%
Shots: Inter Miami 21, Orlando City 17
Fouls: Inter Miami 16, Orlando City 10
Attendance: 20,859
Weather: Clear
Notably, despite Miami’s 62.3% possession advantage and 21 shots, it was Orlando’s clinical finishing and organized defense that secured the clean sheet victory.
Next Match
Orlando City SC returns to the City Beautiful on Wednesday, May 21, for the Round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, hosting Nashville SC at Inter&Co Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with the match airing live on Paramount+.
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Harry Castiblanco
Sports@FloridaNationalNews.com
Shooting struggles and a costly third quarter leave Orlando winless through two games under first-year coach Sean Sweeney
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — A new coaching era has opened with consecutive losses for the Orlando Magic, who fell 115-93 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night at Kia Center.
Orlando dropped to 0-2 under first-year head coach Sean Sweeney as shooting struggles again slowed its offense. The Magic also struggled with turnovers and missed free throws, repeating problems from their season-opening loss to Atlanta. Yahoo Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards handles the ball as Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero contests the play at Kia Center in Orlando on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Minnesota defeated Orlando 115-93. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News.
Third-quarter struggles prove costly
Minnesota led 57-45 at halftime before taking control in the third quarter. The Timberwolves closed the period with a 17-3 run, building an 86-60 advantage heading into the fourth. Orlando could not recover from the 26-point deficit. reuters.com
Carter leads Orlando
Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 20 points and nine rebounds to lead the Magic. Franz Wagner scored 18 points before fouling out, while Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs added 14 apiece.
Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels each scored 15 points for Minnesota, which improved to 2-0. Rudy Gobert contributed 14 points and nine rebounds. Reuters
Perimeter shooting remains a concern
Orlando made just eight of its 39 attempts from 3-point range, shooting 20.5%. Minnesota connected on 37.8% of its attempts from beyond the arc. reuters.com
Two games offer a limited measure of Sweeney’s tenure, but the early results identify an immediate challenge: improving offensive execution and preventing difficult stretches from becoming decisive runs.
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Orlando Magic Expand ThreatLocker Partnership With Warmup Branding, Cybersecurity Campaign
Orlando Magic, ThreatLocker Add Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign and Courtside Branding
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — The Orlando Magic and Orlando-based cybersecurity company ThreatLocker have expanded their partnership to include player warmup branding, courtside signage and a cybersecurity awareness campaign, the team announced Oct. 21.
ThreatLocker’s branding will appear on the Magic’s player warmup shirts for all home and away games, as well as front-row courtside seatback covers at Kia Center.
Campaign to Share Online Safety Tips
Timed to coincide with Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the awareness campaign includes an opening-night commercial featuring ThreatLocker CEO and co-founder Danny Jenkins.
The spot will offer tips to help fans and Orlando-area residents protect themselves online, according to the announcement.
“As a Magic Champion of the Community partner since 2023, ThreatLocker has demonstrated a strong commitment to the local community,” Magic President of Business Operations Charlie Freeman said. “We’re excited to help raise cybersecurity awareness and continue growing their brand and our collective community impact.”
Branding Extends Across Games and Broadcasts
The agreement also includes a season-long commercial campaign and a custom-branded broadcast feature. ThreatLocker will receive exposure through MagicTV 27 in Central Florida and the team’s regional over-the-air broadcast network.
Warmup shirt branding will give the company visibility during pregame activities, player-focused content and game broadcasts, according to the announcement.
“We’re delighted that this partnership will help fans stay safe online,” Jenkins said. “And with October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s a great opportunity to share a few simple steps everyone can take to better protect themselves and their families.”
