Inter Miami Vs Orlando City: Orlando Makes Three Changes, Reid-Brown to Start in Game Two
ORLANDO, Fla. — Inter Miami Vs Orlando City headlines a match in which Orlando City SC will introduce three changes to its starting XI for game two of the 2026 MLS regular season, with a 7 p. m. ET kickoff set for the host side. The adjustments include a late injury replacement that hands a Homegrown player his first MLS start and first-team appearance.
Inter Miami Vs Orlando City: Orlando's Starting XI and Bench
Orlando City announced a starting lineup and bench that reflect forced changes and tactical tweaks. The full starting XI listed for the match: Maxime Crépeau, Griffin Dorsey, David Brekalo, Nolan Miller, Tahir Reid-Brown, Marco Pašalić, Braian Ojeda, Colin Guske, Iván Angulo, Martín Ojeda, Duncan McGuire.
The substitutes named: Javier Otero, Eduard Atuesta, Luís Otávio, Tyrese Spicer, Justin Ellis, Iago, Tiago, Zakaria Taifi, Yutaro Tsukada.
Three changes to Orlando City’s lineup
Three explicit alterations were made from last week’s lineup. A late injury to Adrían Marín opened the left-back spot and led to Tahir Reid-Brown being given his first MLS start and his first-ever first-team appearance. Reid-Brown is described as a Homegrown left back who has spent the last three seasons with Orlando City B prior to this match.
Nolan Miller is another newcomer to the starting XI, making his first MLS start after having come into the match last weekend after halftime. The third change sees Colin Guske get the nod in midfield, replacing Wilder Cartagena, who is out due to injury.
Tactical focus: left side pairing and defensive assignment
With the late insertion of Tahir Reid-Brown and the addition of Nolan Miller on the left, the coaching staff has signaled an intention to reinforce that flank. Nolan Miller will work with Reid-Brown on the left side with the explicit aim of trying to shut down the Miami attack. This left-side pairing represents a mix of first-time starters and players integrating from bench minutes.
Midfield changes, minutes and bench dynamics
Colin Guske’s elevation to the starting midfield follows his recent appearance when he came into the match against Red Bull New York and logged useful minutes. His selection is a direct response to Wilder Cartagena’s injury absence and reflects a continuity plan that leans on players who have already seen game action.
On the bench, Eduard Atuesta returns after missing the previous match due to injury. Luís Otávio is listed among the substitutes and could make his first appearance for the team if called upon as a sub. Those bench options provide cover across midfield and defense.
