MLS Is Back Tournament: Inter Miami Eliminated; Lions Gain Draw With Philly To Win Group A

At Bay Lake, Florida:

Two games were on the docket as group-stage play in the MLS is Back Tournament continued at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Monday.

GROUP A:

Game #1:

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored the only goal of the match as New York City defeated Inter Miami 1-0 to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.

The Herons became the first club to eliminated from the tournament.

Game #2:

Mauricio Pereyra's equalizer in the the 70th minute lifted Orlando City to a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union, clinching the Group A crown for the host club.

Illsinho scored for the Union at 68 minutes as both clubs had already clinched berths in the knockout stage.

Final Group A Standings:

1. Orlando City SC (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Philadelphia (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 7)
3. New York City (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Inter Miami (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 0) 

NOTES:  Orlando City and Philadelphia advanced to the knockout stage; New York City can still advance by being one of the four third-place clubs with the best records; Inter Miami have been eliminated.