Orlando and Philadelphia each finished with two wins and a draw in the group stage. A better goal differential gave Orlando City took the top spot in the knockout round.
After a week's worth of evidence at MLS's return-to-play tournament, we've begun to see the focus shift toward the play and three perceived powers descend into danger of being bounced early.
Orlando City won MLS's first Florida rivalry match in 19 years, while the tournament is in jeopardy of losing another club due to positive coronavirus tests.
The Orlando City star and captain brings a unique perspective to the competition, which has come under threat due to an accelerating coronavirus situation in Florida and has already seen one team withdraw.