Ramiro Enrique found the back of the net in the 18th minute, while Rodrigo Schlegel and Facundo Torres added to the scoreline with goals just four minutes apart in the second half, leading Orlando to a 3-1 victory over FC Dallas on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas. This triumph secured a spot for Orlando in the MLS playoffs with a record of 13-11-7, and also guaranteed a playoff berth for Houston before their match against Seattle.

Enrique, back in the starting lineup, scored with a header from Rafael Santos’s cross in the early stages of the game. Facundo Torres’ goal not only added to the lead but also put him on par with Cyle Larin as the top goalscorer in the club’s history across all competitions with 44 goals. Torres, with 17 goals this season, is now just one goal away from matching Larin’s single-season record of 18, which was achieved during Larin’s rookie campaign in 2015. Furthermore, Torres surpassed his own record of 25 goal contributions in a single season, which he set in 2022 by scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists in all competitions. In the current season, Torres has amassed 17 goals and nine assists.

FC Dallas managed to get on the scoresheet in the 78th minute through Paul Arriola’s successful penalty kick. Orlando’s coach, Oscar Pareja, secured his 80th victory for the team across all competitions. Pareja, who had a playing career for Dallas from 1998 to 2005, transitioned into coaching shortly after retiring and has been instrumental in Orlando City’s success.

This victory marks a significant milestone for Orlando City as they prepare for the upcoming MLS playoffs. The team’s strong performance, led by standout players like Facundo Torres and Ramiro Enrique, has solidified their spot in the postseason, while also bringing them closer to achieving new records and milestones in the club’s history.