Orlando City defeats Nashville SC 1-0, ending Nashville’s 10-match unbeaten run in an Eastern Conference match played Saturday night. Tyrese Spicer scores the only goal in the second half after coming on as a substitute in the 53rd minute. Spicer’s strike, his career-best third goal of the season, is set up later in the match with involvement from Orlando players introduced off the bench. Justin Ellis, an 18-year-old rookie who enters the attacking play, provides an assist in the build-up, while defender Adrián Marín contributes as well after also coming on as a substitute in the 69th minute. The goal arrives in the 72nd minute.
Maxime Crépeau then helps protect Orlando’s lead. Across the remainder of the match, Nashville is unable to find an equalizer and the unbeaten streak ends at 10 games. The result gives Orlando City the win on the night, while Nashville remains without a goal despite its recent form.
