Match report: Orlando City SC routs Inter Miami CF 4-1
Lions earn first-ever season sweep of the Herons; Forward Luis Muriel records brace
www.orlandocitysc.comHere’s the latest on Inter Miami CF at Orlando City SC.
- Most recent result: Orlando City SC defeated Inter Miami CF 3-0 in Fort Lauderdale on May 18, 2025. The Lions’ win extended their unbeaten streak to 12 across competitions, with goals from Luis Muriel, Marco Pašalić, and Dagur Dan Thórhallsson. Inter Miami were shut out in this matchup. [Orlando City SC match report], [ESPN recap][2][3]
- Context: This is one of the marquee intra-state derbies in MLS, often referred to as the Florida Derby, and results have varied in recent seasons with both sides pursuing rivalry momentum. In 2025, Miami featured high-profile additions, including a prominent foreign-based attacker, while Orlando City continued strong form in domestic play. [Orlando City SC preview/mroad ahead], [Skysports live commentary][5][7]
- Next steps for Orlando City: After the May 18 match, Orlando City was advancing to U.S. Open Cup play, continuing their momentum in MLS and cup competitions. [Orlando City SC match report][2]
- Next steps for Inter Miami: Following the loss, Miami looked to rebound in subsequent MLS fixtures and cup competitions, aiming to reestablish form ahead of regional and national cup ties. [Inter Miami CF recap][6]
Illustration: A Florida derby often features high-intensity pressing and wide play from both sides, with Miami sometimes deploying possession-heavy buildup and Orlando leveraging counter-pressing to exploit turnovers.
If you’d like, I can pull more details (lineups, goal timings, or upcoming schedule) or provide a brief head-to-head trend chart for 2024–2026.
Citations:
- Orlando City SC defeats Inter Miami CF 3-0; extended unbeaten run to 12 matches [Orlando City SC match report].[2]
- Miami vs Orlando City match highlights and final score 3-0 (ESPN recap) [ESPN recap].[3]
- Live commentary and match context for the May 18, 2025 fixture [Skysports live commentary].[5]
- Previews and road ahead for Orlando City vs Inter Miami in 2025 season [Orlando City SC preview].[7]
- Inter Miami CF recap of the loss to Orlando City [Inter Miami CF recap].[6]