KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 8, 2026) – Orlando City B (1-1-0, 3 points) earned its first win of the 2026 campaign Sunday night, defeating Chicago Fire FC II (0-1-1, 2 points) 2-1 at Osceola County Stadium to remain perfect at home all-time against Fire II at 4-0-0.
The Lions were lifted by goals from forwards Pedro Leão and Justin Ellis. Leão opened the scoring in the first half with his first goal for the club, finishing a one-time strike after Harvey Sarajian slid a pass back from deep on the right side of the Fire II box. Chicago equalized in first-half stoppage time when a corner kick deflected several times in the OCB box before falling to a Fire II defender for the finish.
Ellis delivered the game-winner midway through the second half, receiving a pass from Sarajian on the left side of the box, cutting to his right foot and curling a shot past Chicago goalkeeper Owen Pratt into the upper-right corner.
Goalkeeper Tristan Himes made his first start of the season, recording four saves to help secure Orlando City B’s first win of the MLS NEXT Pro campaign.
The Lions hit the road next Saturday, March 14, for their first away match of the season, facing Carolina Core FC at Truist Point. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET on OneFootball.