Orlando City defeated Atlanta United 1–0 on Sunday at Inter&Co Stadium in the MLS Cup presented by Audi final.
The match began with Orlando creating early chances, as Facundo Torres missed with a header in the 2′ and Ramiro Enrique had a header saved in the 10′. Atlanta responded with pressure of their own, earning corners in the 18′ and 25′, with Pedro Amador's shot blocked in the 25′.
The decisive moment came in the 39′ when Ramiro Enrique scored with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to give Orlando the lead. Both teams continued to create opportunities, with Atlanta making tactical changes as Daniel Ríos replaced Jamal Thiaré in the 43′.
The second half saw Atlanta push for an equalizer with multiple corners and blocked shots from Alexey Miranchuk in the 51′. Orlando remained dangerous on the counter, with César Araújo's header blocked in the 67′ and Duncan McGuire missing a chance in the 76′. Despite late pressure from Atlanta, including Miranchuk's header wide in the 90+4′ and Williams's blocked shot in the 90+7′, Orlando held firm to claim their first MLS Cup.
Goal: R. Enrique vs. ATL, 39'
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