Orlando City B 1-4 New York City FC II 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season - Matchweek 21 Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025 | Kickoff: 7:09pm ET Location: Osceola Heritage Park | Kissimmee, FL
UP NEXT: New York City II returns to Icahn Stadium for their second match of the season there. New York City II will face off against Eastern Conference rival Chicago Fire II on Friday, August 8, at 7:30pm ET.
Today’s match against Orlando City B marks New York City FC II’s 100th match played in the MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season. In 100 matches, the Club has a record of 39W-37L-24D, with a total of 151 points, 204 goals and 176 goals conceded.
After today's 4-1 victory, New York City FC II currently holds a 7-8-5 (W-L-D) record with 28 points.
This season New York City FC II has netted 37 goals and have conceded 40 goals.
Through ten away matches this season, New York City FC II has posted a 2-5-3 record.
In ten away matches this season, New York City FC II has scored 19 goals and conceded 26.
Today’s match is the first meeting of the season and the eighth all-time between New York City FC II and Orlando City B. New York City FC II now holds a 2-3-3 (W-L-D) record in the series.
Through eight matches against Orlando City B, New York City FC II has scored 19 goals and conceded 17 goals.
New York City FC II’s highest goal total against Orlando City B is five, which came during a 5-2 win in August 2024.
Today’s 4-1 victory ties the largest margin of victory for New York City FC II over Orlando City B.
On the road against Orlando City B, New York City FC II now holds a 1-1-3 (W-L-D) record, having scored 11 goals and conceded nine.
In 2024 New York City II and Orlando City B tied the season series 1W-1L-0D.
New York City II recorded seven goals and conceded five goals in two matches against Orlando City B in 2024.
New York City FC II took a 2-0 lead into halftime today, marking just the second time this season the team has held a two-goal advantage at the break.
The first instance came during a 3-0 win over Toronto FC II.
New York City II’s four goals today mark the second highest tally for goals scored in a match this season.
The highest tally is five goals scored during a 5-2 victory over New York Red Bulls II.
Midfielder Evan Lim recorded his second goal and assists of his MLS Next Pro career.
Lim has now accounted for four goal contributions this season (2G, 2A).
Forward Uriel Zietz recorded his second career MLS Next Pro goal.
Forward Julien Lacher recorded his fifth goal of the season and his sixth goal of his MLS Next Pro Career.
Lacher has now accounted for 11 goal contributions this season (5G, 6A).
Goalkeeper Mac Learned recorded 10 saves today.
Learned's 10 saves set a new career high for New York City FC II’s saves in a single match.
Match Highlights
GOAL - NYC II - 14’- Evan Lim [78] -
GOAL - NYC II - 21’- Jackson Platts O.G.
GOAL – NYC II – 86' - Uriel Zeitz [99] -
GOAL – NYC II – 90+4' - Julien Lacher [64] -
NEW YORK CITY FC II HEAD COACH MATT PILKINGTON
On the teams 2-0 halftime lead... " We controlled large parts of the first half especially early on, scoring goals in those moments. Then we had to be tuned in defensively just to make sure they didn't sneak one before halftime. We also [focused] in controlling the game without the ball [by staying organized] in a defensive shape. Overall, I thought the boys were very excellent on the ball first half, built-up well, and created some good chances.”
On Mac Learned’s performance today... “It was a big performance from Mac [Learned]. He's had to be patient with his minutes this season. He trains really well, and he is a good pro. He got his chance today and took it. It was big for us. He made some big and crucial saves, created some key moments, and played really well with the ball.”
NEW YORK CITY FC II GOALKEEPER MAC LEARNED
How do you evaluate your performance today... “I thought it was a great team effort. We talked about competing all week, especially after the last two games. We felt that will to want [the win] and compete as hard as we can. It was great to see in the first half we got off to a hot start, scored two goals early, and we just played well as a team. I couldn't ask for anything more than the effort that they put from everyone all around.”
On recording a career-high 10 saves on the road... “Obviously I have to do my job. I have to stay sharp, especially in the heat. You can get pretty tired even as a goalie. Overall, I'm focused and ready to help my team out however I can. I don't really count the saves. I don't really care [about the numbers], I'm just glad I could stop the other team from getting some goals.”
14' - NYC II - Evan Lim [78]
Scored with header from the center of the box to the bottom right corner.
21’- NYC II – Jackson Platts O.G.
Scored an own goal from the center of the box.
86’- NYC II – Uriel Zeitz [99]
Scored from the central position outside the box to the central zone.
88’- ORL B – Shakur Mohammed [23]
Scored with right footed shot from the center of the box to the middle-left zone.
90+4’ - NYC II – Julien Lacher [64]
Scored with right footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Evan Lim [78].
