Orlando City Wins 1-0 Over Nashville in First Round of MLS Playoffs Series

Wilder Cartagena scores the critical goal in the 41st minute, giving Orlando City a sturdy lead in the opening game of the series against Nashville SC.

Orlando City won the first-round match against Nashville SC in the MLS Playoffs series with a score of 1-0, led by a goal from midfielder Wilder Cartagena in the 41st minute.
This match marked Cartagena's first playoff appearance and his second career goal. His decisive goal was assisted by fellow Orlando City player César Araújo.
Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese added to Orlando's victory with a clean sheet, making three saves in total during the match.
This victory is Orlando City's first playoff win since 2020 and is their fourth clean-sheet during a five-match winning streak in all competitions.
Nashville SC, on the other hand, has been struggling recently, having won only two of their last 14 MLS regular-season and playoff matches.
The second leg of the series is set to take place in Nashville on November 7.