Brian White’s first-half goal holds up as Orlando can’t beat Luis Robles or the woodwork.
Out-shot 26-2 on the road against Portland’s A-team, the backup Lions fought heroically for a point.
The Lions get a late goal from the rookie to grind out a victory.
The Lions blew a 1-0 lead with just seconds remaining but advanced on penalties, 5-4.
A draw feels good if you win the point late, but bad when you throw two points away late.
Robin Jansson’s red card late in the first half completely changed the game and Sacha Kljestan’s red in the second half didn’t help.
Chris Mueller and Tesho Akindele scored the goals.
A 10th-minute strike from the middle of the field was enough to lift D.C. United over Orlando.
Lions are through to the quarterfinals thanks to goals by Benji Michel and Tesho Akindele.
Robin Jansson opened his Orlando City account as the Lions advance although it wasn’t the prettiest game.
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