Orlando City holds off late Sporting Kansas City surge for massive 2-1 statement win

Orlando City SC let it be known they are for real this season in an impressive 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City. Tesho Akindele and Benji Michel each scored in the first half and despite a Johnny Russell second-half goal and several high-percentage chances, Orlando City was able to hold on, 2-1.

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