Charlotte FC suffered a 4-1 defeat on the road against Orlando City SC in a Major League Soccer match played on April 22, 2026, at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The result marked the team’s second consecutive loss on away soil, extending a difficult stretch in their early season campaign. Orlando City SC, entering the match with a 2-6-1 record, secured a vital victory that lifted them to seven points in the Eastern Conference standings.
The game began with Orlando City striking first in the 21st minute when midfielder Luís Otávio scored his first professional goal from distance, assisted by Zakaria Taifi. Charlotte FC responded before halftime through Morrison Agyemang, who headed in a corner kick delivery from Pep Biel to equalize in the 33rd minute. The goal represented Agyemang’s first in Major League Soccer.
Orlando City regained the lead early in the second half, just four minutes after the restart, when Martín Ojeda finished a move initiated by Tiago and Justin Ellis to make it 2-1. Ojeda then doubled his tally in the 61st minute with a precise free kick that bent past Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese’s near post, securing his second multi-goal performance of the season. The visitors added a fourth goal in stoppage time through Ignacio Gómez, an Orlando City B midfielder on a short-term agreement, who scored his first MLS goal after receiving a pass from Iván Angulo.
Iván Angulo’s appearance in the match marked his 150th for Orlando City SC across all competitions, a milestone noted in the post-match report. Orlando City will next face D.C. United on April 25, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., beginning a stretch of four consecutive away matches. Charlotte FC, meanwhile, prepared to travel to Nashville SC for their next road fixture, with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
The defeat left Charlotte FC with a 4-3-2 record and 14 points, having conceded eight goals across their last two league matches. Both goals conceded in the match against Orlando City came from set-piece situations, highlighting an area of concern for the visiting side’s defensive organization. Orlando City’s victory was built on efficient transitions and clinical finishing, particularly from their midfield units.
Match officials did not issue any red cards during the contest and both teams maintained full squads throughout the 90 minutes. Attendance figures were not disclosed in the official match reports from either club. The result contributed to Orlando City’s push to climb out of the lower half of the Eastern Conference table, while Charlotte FC faced questions about their consistency away from home.
Orlando City SC’s next training session was scheduled for April 24, 2026, at their training facility in Orlando as they prepared for the D.C. United encounter. Charlotte FC’s coaching staff was expected to review defensive shape and set-piece preparation ahead of the Nashville trip. No official statements regarding player injuries or tactical changes were released by either club following the match.
Fans seeking match highlights and full replays could access official content through the clubs’ respective YouTube channels and websites. Major League Soccer’s official platforms also provided condensed match summaries and statistical breakdowns for those interested in deeper analysis of the encounter.
As the MLS season progressed, both teams aimed to build consistency in their performances. Orlando City looked to leverage home advantage in their remaining fixtures, while Charlotte FC sought to address defensive vulnerabilities that had been exposed in recent away outings. The next opportunity for Charlotte FC to regain momentum came against Nashville SC, where they hoped to end their two-match losing streak on the road.