Orlando City 1-0 San Diego: Griezmann Winner
Antoine Griezmann scored in the 28th minute from a Joran Ellis assist as Orlando City beat San Diego FC 1-0 despite less possession.
Published 6 Sept 2026Updated 16 Oct 20262 min read
San Diego had more of the ball. Orlando had the only goal that counted. Antoine Griezmann scored in the 28th minute, Joran Ellis supplied the assist, and a side sitting well below mid-table walked off with three points.
Orlando City beat San Diego FC 1-0. The first half finished 1-0. The second half finished 0-0. Expected goals told the same story as the scoreboard: 2.27 to 0.42.
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Griezmann's finish on 28 minutes was the only goal. Orlando then managed the rest. Martín Ojeda replaced Brian Rhein on 52. San Diego sent on Dagur Thorhallsson, Christopher McVey and Amahl Pellegrino just after the hour. Wilder Cartagena and Tyrese Spicer followed for the hosts.
Marco Pasalic and Luis Otavio arrived on 76. David Vazquez came on for Onni Valakari on 79 and was booked five minutes later. Luis Otavio collected a yellow of his own on 85. San Diego finished with 53 percent possession, five shots and one on target. Orlando posted 15 shots, five on target, four big chances and six corners.
Why it matters
The result lifts Orlando City to 19th with 28 points from 23 matches, 38 scored and 54 conceded. San Diego stay 14th with 30 points from 23, 40 scored and 34 conceded. A team that had been leaking goals just posted a clean sheet against a side that arrived in better form (WWLWD).
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Full-time is in. Kickoff was 23:30 UTC on Saturday 5 September 2026. Broadcast details for this fixture had not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official MLS channels for a replay.
Where to watchSee the full watch guidePass completion finished 88 percent to 91. One moment decided it. Griezmann took it.