mls-en : Seattle Sounders vs Orlando City, 2023-06-25

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29/06/2023 01h34

On June 25, 2023, the Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington saw a face-off between home team Seattle Sounders and Orlando City in an Major League Soccer match. The duel ended in a stalemate as neither team managed to score a goal, despite the impressive attendance of 30,693 fans.

The Sounders were cautioned thrice - Jackson Ragen in the 20th minute, Cody Baker in the 61st minute, and Nicolás Lodeiro in the extra time. Orlando City saw yellow twice - Facundo Torres in the 41st minute and César Araújo in the 59th minute.

Both teams made several substitutions to try and break the deadlock. For the Sounders, Cody Baker was replaced by R. Baker-Whiting in the 70th minute, Obed Vargas by F. Montero in the 82nd minute, and Héber by D. Teves in the 87th minute. Similarly, Orlando City saw Martín Ojeda being replaced by M. Pereyra in the 57th minute, Michael Halliday by K. Smith in the 70th minute and Wilder Cartagena by Felipe Martins in the 83rd minute.

The match was officiated by referee P. Lauziere and coaches B. Schmetzer and Ó. Pareja held the reigns for Seattle Sounders and Orlando City respectively.

Social media reaction to the match was mixed. Some fans lamented both teams' inability to score, describing the match as boring while expressing frustration over specific players such as Lodeiro. Fans also commented on the match start times, with a bit of annoyance expressed towards MLS. Comments also suggested fans were hoping for a win at "home", while other discussions revolved around the match commentary options and preferences.

However, not all was negative; one notable positive moment recognized during the broadcast was the visibility of the sign "LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH. PROTECT LGBTQ+ LIVES" by the Emerald City Supporters (ECS), providing a gesture of support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Seattle Sounders' next match will be at home against Houston Dynamo on July 2, 2023, while Orlando City will face Chicago Fire on their home ground on July 1, 2023. Fans and teams are hopeful for better outcomes in these upcoming matches.

The views expressed in this article do not reflect the opinion of ICARO, or any of its affiliates.

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