Perelman Praises Los Angeles FC’s ‘Awesome’ Attitude Against Orlando City

Martin Perelman has praised his Orlando City squad after the international break. He spoke ahead of a weekend match against Los Angeles FC.

Perelman is the club’s interim head coach. He took over after Oscar Pareja left the role.

Recent results and context

Orlando entered the two-week hiatus following a 5-0 defeat at Nashville SC. That heavy loss was Perelman’s second match in charge.

His first outing produced a 2-1 win over CF Montreal. The club has also announced the impending signing of Antoine Griezmann.

Coach reaction and squad mood

Perelman welcomed the extra training time during the break. Several regulars were away on international duty.

Perelman praised his own team’s “awesome” attitude ahead of the match against Los Angeles FC. He also stressed trust in the current roster despite injuries.

Injuries and preparation

Orlando are managing a notable injury crisis. Perelman said the staff prepared all players to seize opportunities.

Standings and form

• Orlando sit 13th in the Eastern Conference with three points.
• Los Angeles FC top the Western Conference, ten points clear of Orlando’s total.

Key statistics

• Orlando have conceded in 22 consecutive matches, a club record.
• They last kept an MLS clean sheet nearly 300 days ago, in June 2025.
• Through five matches this season, Orlando have a -12 goal difference.
• Orlando have conceded 17 goals in their first five matches.
• LAFC kept clean sheets in each of their first five games this season.
• Only three MLS teams have recorded six straight clean sheets at any point.
• LAFC have won seven straight home MLS matches across regular season and playoffs.
• In those seven home wins, LAFC outscored opponents 15-2.

Players to watch

LAFC – Son Heung-min has not scored in MLS this season. He has supplied two assists and leads the team with ten key passes.

Orlando – Maxime Crepeau faces pressure as goalkeeper. He aims to end the club’s long clean-sheet drought.

Head-to-head and prediction

LAFC are unbeaten in four regular-season meetings with Orlando (three wins, one draw). Both sides scored in all four encounters.

Orlando’s last visit to BMO Stadium came in July 2018, a 4-1 defeat to LAFC. Betting models favor the home side for this match.

Filmogaz.com contributed this match preview and statistical overview.