Five Orlando City games to watch this season

Sacramento Republic FC v Orlando City SC - 2022 U.S. Open Cup Final
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1. vs. Tigres (3/15)

Andre-Pierre Gignac
Tigres UANL v Pumas UNAM - Torneo Clausura 2023 Liga MX / Jam Media/GettyImages

It had to be Champions League. Orlando gets to play in Concacaf's premier competition for the first time this season, and it will play the continent's biggest and best team.

Tigres is an enorous club with one of the best rosters in the western hemisphere. They're currently second in Liga MX --- behind local rivals Rayados --- and ageless French superstar André-Pierre Gignac continues to dominate.

Orlando could get crushed 8-0 in the first leg in Mexico, and this home tilt with Tigres would still be the highlight event on the schedule. Moments like this are few and far between, and that's what makes it such a special occasion.