ECU leading at halftime 1-0. US looked better overall , especially as half progressed, but ECU was dangerous on counters and scored on one. Balogun looking quite good, nobody else stood out. US playing 3-4-2-1, without Pulisic, Robinson, Adams. Ref a little strange- despite several stoppages for injuries and a (unplanned ) water break, only 4 minutes added. He blew whistle after barely three.
Orlando hosts Vancouver tonight at 6:30. Fire still have a reasonable chance for seventh place, mostly conditioned on a win in their last match @NE Revolution. IF the Fire win, then Orlando must win (not tie ) either tonight’s match against Vancouver OR their final match @ Boston. A Fire win and two ties by Orlando gives Fire seventh place. An Orlando win means Fire cannot catch them. (A Fire win also means Columbus cannot catch the Fire.) Cheer Orlando’s opponents and root for a Fire win!
First tie breaker is wins. We would have 2 more if we win and they do not win either. Ties do not matter for 7th place. Min 64 Orlando ahead 1-0