Orlando City Hosts Revolution on Decision Day
Orlando City faces New England Revolution at Inter&Co Stadium Saturday, with Robin Jansson's retirement adding emotion to the Eastern Conference finale.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Soccer
Orlando City hosts New England Revolution Saturday in a Major League Soccer Decision Day match at Inter&Co Stadium, with kickoff at 4 p.m. Orlando City is 12-14-7 with 43 points, while New England is 18-11-4 with 58 points and third place in the Eastern Conference.
Why it matters
A win would lift Orlando City into seventh place and allow it to avoid the wild-card game. New England needs a draw if Inter Miami loses to secure the second seed in the playoffs.
Orlando City has a 8-9-8 all-time record against New England, while New England has scored 55 goals this season. Orlando City is three points behind FC Cincinnati in seventh place, and New England is one point behind Inter Miami.
The players
Robin Jansson
Jansson is Orlando City's longest-tenured player and holds the club's records for appearances, starts and minutes played.
Orlando City
Orlando City is a Major League Soccer club based in Orlando, Florida, playing its home matches at Inter&Co Stadium.
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is a Major League Soccer club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts, competing in the Eastern Conference.
The details
Robin Jansson announced his retirement Friday, ending a tenure as the longest-tenured player in Orlando City history and the club's record holder with 263 appearances, 256 starts and 23,050 minutes. All 15 Eastern Conference teams kick off at 4 p.m. on Decision Day.
Timeline
Friday: Robin Jansson announces his retirement.
Saturday, 4 p.m.: Decision Day matches kick off, including Orlando City vs. New England Revolution at Inter&Co Stadium.
Season Trajectory
Decision Day is the final regular-season round in Major League Soccer, where every Eastern Conference team kicks off simultaneously to settle playoff positions. Orlando City's result determines whether it avoids the wild-card game, while New England's outcome affects its chance at the second seed.
Fantasy managers should note Carles Gil's 13 goals and 7 assists, Antoine Griezmann's 14 goals and 7 assists, and Martin Ojeda's 16 goals and 4 assists as the key attacking contributors in this match. Orlando City's seventh-place finish would determine whether it plays a wild-card game or a direct playoff round.
The takeaway
Decision Day can reshape a season in a single afternoon, so tracking the other Eastern Conference results alongside this match is essential for understanding final playoff positions.
What happens next
The Eastern Conference playoff bracket will be set once all Decision Day matches conclude on Saturday.
Further reading
For more on the club's season, see the Soccer section.
