The Lions are riding high, with four wins in the last five games and 13 goals scored in the process, but the No. 4 seed is only two points ahead of No. 5 New York City.

After a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United at Subaru Park over the weekend, Union's record coming into a pivotal mid-week match against Orlando City sits at 9W-10D-12L, which puts them in the 9th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 37 points.

Orlando City is one step closer to securing the East’s fourth seed in the MLS Cup Playoffs after its 2-1 home victory on Wednesday over the Philadelphia Union. Both sides came into the game in good form but forward Facundo Torres was the difference-maker for Orlando City.