Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Will Johnson

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The number of Orlando City SC off-season arrivals now stands at three with experienced Canadian international midfielder Will Johnson having joined the Lions earlier today.

Signing a two-year contract with an option for a third, the 29-year-old looks a shrewd purchase having won MLS Cup twice while earning 41 caps with his national side. Continue reading

A thank you speech to Orlando City SC’s Phil Rawlins

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Here at Orlando City UK, we really had to look twice when seeing Phil Rawlins had stepped down from his day-to-day operational responsibilities at Orlando City SC on Tuesday evening.

A personal decision with Phil now assuming a Life-President role, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank a guy who proved a huge motivation in us deciding to support Orlando City SC back in 2015. Continue reading

Where will Will Johnson fit in at Orlando City SC?

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After Orlando City SC‘s reported pursuit of Bordeaux’s Grégory Sertic seemed to go cold on Tuesday, there has been more positive updates regarding Will Johnson.

The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that Orlando City SC have now agreed a deal in principle for the 29-year-old Canadian international midfielder. Continue reading

Will he? Won’t he? Orlando City SC’s Grégory Sertic move

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Yesterday was an incredibly busy day in the world of Orlando City SC with the Alex Morgan loan to Lyon announcement, turf at Orlando City Stadium and two particular transfer rumours leaving us all eager to find out more!

But for Jason Kreis‘ side, the biggest news of the day surrounded the Lions’ reported interest in Bordeaux defender Grégory Sertic. Continue reading

5 things you didn’t know about Orlando Pride’s Camila

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With Ali Krieger arriving way over a month ago now, Orlando Pride secured their second signing of the off-season yesterday when Camila was added to Tom Sermanni‘s roster.

Capable of playing at both right back and left back, the 22-year-old Brazilian already boasts NWSL experience having played for Houston Dash in 2015. Continue reading

5 things you didn’t know about Orlando City SC’s Donny Toia

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So MLS Expansion Draft day has come and gone but Orlando City SC have secured their first new signing of the off-season and his name is Donny Toia.

With Jason Kreis‘ Lions signing Toia from Atlanta United in exchange for their natural first-round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, the left back is an immediate replacement for Mikey Ambrose who joined Gerardo Martino’s side yesterday. Continue reading

Orlando City SC announce 11 players on protected list

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A frantic MLS off-season period has already began with Orlando City SC revealing the identities of the 11 players on their protected list today.

With both Atlanta United and Minnesota United taking part in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft tomorrow, the following players cannot be signed by the Major League Soccer new boys this winter. Continue reading

Another Brit exits Orlando City SC after half-day trade

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There was another Orlando City SC roster cut today as Harrison Heath was traded to 2017 MLS expansion side and cross-state rivals Atlanta United.

Taking place as part of Major League Soccer’s half-day trade window (2pm to 5pm), Orlando City SC have received Atlanta United’s fourth-round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft in return. Continue reading

22-year-old’s arrival boosts Orlando City SC’s British influence

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Orlando City B‘s 2017 roster was extended even further on Tuesday as Anthony Pulis’ Lions completed deals to sign English ace Paul Clowes, not to mention Ben Polk, Austin Martz and Jordan Schweitzer.

Pending full confirmation from both USL and U.S. Soccer, the foursome’s arrival at Orlando City Stadium follows the signatures of Zach Carroll, Scott Thomsen and Fernando Timbó last week. Continue reading

What can we expect from Orlando City B’s three new signings?

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The first components of a new-look Orlando City B roster for 2017 were recruited yesterday as Anthony Pulis‘ side completed deals to sign defenders Zach CarrollScott Thomsen and Fernando Timbó.

Now Lions stars pending final sign off from both USL and U.S. Soccer, the trio’s arrivals follow on from extensive roster cuts made exactly a month ago. Continue reading