STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 31.07.2016

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A historic game lays in wait on Sunday evening as Orlando City SC take on New England Revolution in Jason Kreis‘ first Major League Soccer fixture as the Lions’ head coach.

Having been appointed back on July 19th, Kreis takes over an Orlando City SC side in seventh place (23 points) in the Eastern Conference after Bobby Murphy oversaw a 2-2 tie at Columbus Crew. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Stoke City – 27.07.2016

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There’s something entirely different for Orlando City SC supporters to look forward to this Wednesday evening as the Lions welcome Stoke City to Titan Soccer Complex in a mid-season friendly.

The Premier League outfit became an official affiliate club to Orlando City SC back in May 2016 and as part of the agreement, this glamorous friendly was scheduled among other benefits. Continue reading

Orlando City SC DP seals six-month loan switch

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According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel yesterday, Orlando City SC have reached a verbal agreement to loan Bryan Róchez to former club Real España for six months.

The Lions’ Designated Player has spent time on loan with Orlando City B in USL this term after failing to make a statement in City’s first team. Continue reading

Orlando City SC sign defender on six-month loan deal

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According to official club reports, Orlando City SC have signed 23-year-old Uruguayan centre back José Aja on a six-month loan deal.

With the deal including an option to buy the defender permanently from Club Nacional de Football, the deal had been held up over paperwork clearance. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC – 23.07.2016

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With new Orlando City SC head coach Jason Kreis starting on Monday, interim boss Bobby Murphy completes his final game in charge away at MAPFRE Stadium when the Lions face Columbus Crew on Saturday night.

Having picked up a point on the road to Vancouver Whitecaps on the back of a 2-0 defeat at New York Red Bulls, the Lions crucially showed some heart which has been lacking in recent weeks. Continue reading

Portuguese giants in tug-of-war over Orlando City SC star?

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According to a report from Portuguese newspaper O Jogo yesterday, Sporting Lisbon have joined Portuguese rivals Benfica in the race to sign Orlando City SC striker Cyle Larin.

The report claims the Canadian international is a player being “evaluated to meet the intent” of Sporting boss Jorge Jesus with the club valuing Larin at around €4 million. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC’s hiring of Jason Kreis

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Just twelve days after Adrian Heath’s dismissal as Orlando City SC head coach, Jason Kreis was officially announced as his successor on Wednesday.

Only the second permanent manager the Lions have ever had of course, Kreis arrives in Central Florida following a short stint at expansion rivals New York City FC last season. Continue reading

Orlando City SC name Jason Kreis as new head coach

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Adrian Heath‘s successor has now been found as Orlando City SC officially announced Jason Kreis as the Lions’ new head coach around 10pm on Tuesday evening (UK time).

One of the outstanding candidates on City’s shortlist, the experienced Kreis has been in and around Major League Soccer since its inception back in 1996. Continue reading

Kreis in advanced talks to become new Orlando City SC boss?

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According to a report from FourFourTwo USA‘s Paul Tenorio yesterday, former New York City FC head coach Jason Kreis is in advanced talks to become the new Orlando City SC boss.

Former sports reporter at the Orlando Sentinel of course, Tenorio’s report has understandably got Orlando City SC Twitter yapping right now. Continue reading