The Herons end the Lions’ streak after Orlando City squandered an easy opportunity to grab a late lead.
Lions were seconds from a huge road victory when disaster struck, but Orlando City still clinched its first-ever MLS playoff berth.
Chris Mueller’s goal was enough to keep the unbeaten streak going but it wasn’t a good-looking game from Orlando.
Brad Guzan and the woodwork stole points from Orlando City as the Lions couldn’t put one in the net.
Daryl Dike, Junior Urso, and Antonio Carlos scored to lift the Lions past the Red Bulls.
The Lions were the better team but after Sebas Mendez got sent off they were forced to battle for whatever they could get in Dallas.
Tesho Akindele and Benji Michel scored in the first half and the Lions held on through an intense second-half onslaught by the hosts.
Nani and Chris Mueller starred again as the Lions finally got a home win over the Chicago Fire, running their unbeaten streak to six games.
A goal by Brek Shea leveled the score in the second half but Mauricio Pereyra restored City’s advantage moments later.
The Lions can’t make it two straight wins over Atlanta only due to a lack of sharpness in front of goal and an unnecessary late turnover.
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