Inter Miami Vs Orlando City: Orlando tinker with three changes ahead of Florida Derby
Orlando City made three changes to their starting XI as they prepared to host Inter Miami CF in game two of the 2026 MLS regular season, in what shapes up as a high-profile inter miami vs orlando city matchup. The adjustments arrive after a 2-1 loss on Matchday 1 and a pair of injuries that thrust Homegrown players and recent substitutes into starting roles.
ORLANDO, Fla.: Three changes to the lineup and the full XI
Orlando City SC opened with three alterations from last week: Tahir Reid-Brown, Nolan Miller and Colin Guske joined the starting XI. The listed starters were Maxime Crépeau, Griffin Dorsey, David Brekalo, Nolan Miller, Tahir Reid-Brown, Marco Pašalić, Braian Ojeda, Colin Guske, Iván Angulo, Martín Ojeda and Duncan McGuire. The substitutes named were Javier Otero, Eduard Atuesta, Luís Otávio, Tyrese Spicer, Justin Ellis, Iago, Tiago, Zakaria Taifi and Yutaro Tsukada. Kickoff was scheduled for 7 p. m. ET.
Inter Miami Vs Orlando City: Tahir Reid-Brown earns first MLS start
With a late injury to Adrían Marín, Homegrown left back Tahir Reid-Brown was promoted into the starting lineup and received his first MLS start and first MLS appearance this evening against the Herons. Reid-Brown spent the last three seasons with Orlando City B but had yet to make a first-team appearance until this match.
Nolan Miller and the left side task vs. Miami's attack
Nolan Miller made his first MLS start after coming into last weekend's match after halftime; he was paired with Reid-Brown on the left side to help try to shut down the Miami attack. The pairing is one of Orlando's tactical moves following their Matchday 1 defeat.
Midfield shuffle: Colin Guske in for Wilder Cartagena, Eduard Atuesta's mixed status
Colin Guske received the nod in midfield with Wilder Cartagena out due to injury; Guske had come on in the match against Red Bull New York and logged what the club described as good game minutes heading into this contest. On the bench, Eduard Atuesta returned after missing the last match due to injury. At the same time, Atuesta's status had been described as up in the air after missing opening day with hamstring tightness.
Orlando roster turnover, recent results and Miami's attacking questions
Orlando enter the Florida Derby having made the last six Audi MLS Cup Playoffs under head coach Oscar Pareja, the league's longest active postseason streak. The Lions were coming off a 2-1 home loss to Red Bull New York on Matchday 1, in which winter signing Tiago — one of three U22 Initiative additions from Brazil alongside midfielder Luis Otávio and center back Iago Teodoro — scored late in second-half stoppage time.
Orlando's offseason featured significant roster turnover: the club transferred homegrown right back Alex Freeman to Villarreal and moved on from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. Those changes add context to whether Orlando's new arrivals and established stars can get on the right page for this marquee in-state game.
