Orlando City SC and the Colorado Rapids are two Major League Soccer (MLS) teams with distinct histories and geographical roots. Orlando City, established in 2013 and joining MLS in 2015, represents the vibrant city of Orlando, Florida, and has cultivated a passionate fanbase known for their purple pride. The Colorado Rapids, founded in 1995 as one of the league's original ten teams, call Commerce City, Colorado, home and have a history that includes an MLS Cup victory in 2010. Matches between these two teams often showcase contrasting styles of play, with Orlando City frequently emphasizing attacking flair and the Rapids typically focusing on a more defensively solid and counter-attacking approach.
