Orlando City Game Preview: Charlotte FC

Mar 11, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte FC forward Karol Swiderski (11) runs back on
Mar 11, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte FC forward Karol Swiderski (11) runs back on / Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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Fresh off of heartbreak in the Concacaf Champions League, Orlando City returns to Major League Soccer action against its newest foe in the southeast. The Lions will host Charlotte FC at Exploria Stadium Saturday.

Orlando played last year's expansion side twice last season and pulled away with dramatic 2-1 victories both times. Charlotte finished just outside of the playoffs last season --- six points behind Orlando for the final playoff spot.

Here's everything you need to know heading into Saturday's Eastern Conference clash.