Orlando City SC 1, Chicago Fire 2 | 2018 MLS Match Recap

Chicago Fire veteran Alan Gordon scored the game-winner Saturday in a 2-1 victory over Orlando City SC.

Aleksandar Katai opened up scoring with a skillfully-curled free kick past goalkeeper Joe Bendik. Gordon subbed in at halftime for forward Nemanja Nikolic with the teams locked in a 1-1 stalemate, and 40 minutes later, "Gordo" did what he does best: scored the late game-wining goal, which erased a first-half equalizer from Orlando midfielder Cristian Higuita.

The win snaps a two-game skid for Chicago, while the ebbs and flows of the MLS season have run dry for the home side: After hitting a six-game winning streak, the Lions are now winless in their last three games. 

Goalkeepers played a huge role in the match. Bendik put together a solid performance, while Patrick McLain had a standout debut for Chicago between the posts. McLain recorded five saves and helped hold off the Lions, even after Mo Adams was sent off in the 89th minute.

Goals

• 13' – CHI – Aleksandar Katai | WATCH
• 28' – ORL – Cristian Higuita | WATCH
• 82' – CHI – Alan Gordon | WATCH

Three Things 

THE BIG PICTURE: This could be a turning point for the Chicago Fire, whose season has not had the greatest start. Shot-stopper McLain proved his worth in his Fire debut. Chicago close out their short road trip next week in Philadelphia before returning home to face the struggling San Jose Earthquakes. 

MOMENT OF THE MATCH:
 Alan Gordon only does big moments. Gordo scored a scorching hot 30-yard golazo to secure a Fire win — he is officially Chicago's closer.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Despite Gordon's golazo, this honor goes to a guy that played a standout 90 minutes in net for Chicago. Patrick McLain made just his third start in Major League Soccer Saturday, his first minutes since October 2016. 

Next Up

• Orlando: Saturday, June 2 at New York City FC (7:30 pm ET | TV & Streaming Info)
• Fire: Wednesday, May 30 at Philadelphia Union (7:30 pm ET | TV & Streaming Info)