STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 09.10.2022

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Win and we’re in! The permutations couldn’t be simpler for Orlando City SC heading into 2022 MLS Decision Day with so much riding on our final home fixture of the regular season against Columbus Crew.

Embarrassed and humiliated in a 4-1 defeat at Florida rivals Inter Miami on Wednesday, a capitulation of four defeats in five MLS games means our hopes of qualifying for the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs have come down to this agonising, nail-biting finale. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC – 16.04.2022

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A week after losing 2-4 to Los Angeles FC, Orlando City SC bounced back with a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire, inflicting Fire’s first loss of the season.

With Ercan Kara‘s first City goal proving the difference, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions now visit Columbus Crew for their fourth road trip of the 2022 season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC – 27.10.2021

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After a valiant, yet eventually painful 2-2 draw with leaders New England Revolution, Orlando City SC now visit Columbus Crew in their penultimate away game of the season.

Leading Revs 2-0 by the 80th minute on Sunday, two late Adam Buksa strikes broke the Lions’ hearts. With three regular season games remaining, City are four points clear of the red line. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 04.09.2021

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After drawing 0-0 with Florida rivals Inter Miami, Orlando City SC complete a three-game home stretch with the visit of defending 2020 MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew.

Caleb Porter’s side have endured a sub-par 2021 so far. They recently ended a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over rivals FC Cincinnati in the “Hell Is Real” derby. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 04.11.2020

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With two regular season games remaining, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC face Columbus Crew in a game that was originally scheduled for October 11 but postponed due to COVID-19 cases in the Crew staff.

Caleb Porter’s side are currently on 38 points just like City. This game provides the perfect opportunity to jump them in the Eastern Conference standings to third. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 13.07.2019

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Following Orlando City SC‘s triumphant penalty shootout victory against New York City FC in the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, James O’Connor‘s Lions face yet another quick turnaround for their home MLS encounter with Columbus Crew.

Taking on Caleb Porter’s side for the second time in only fifteen days, Orlando City SC will take great heart from their professional 0-2 win at MAPFRE Stadium back on June 29. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC – 29.06.2019

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Following our narrow 1-0 loss at D.C. United, Orlando City SC face a quick three-day turnaround by heading west to face fellow Eastern Conference side Columbus Crew at MAPFRE Stadium.

The Black & Gold are just a single point below the Lions in the East right now so this is a crucial opportunity to destabilise a side Orlando City SC have endured their fair share of ill-feeling with since entering MLS in 2015. Continue reading

Is THIS man set to become the new Orlando City SC head coach?

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According to a report by former Orlando Sentinel reporter Paul Tenorio today, Orlando City SC are closing in on a deal to make Louisville City’s James O’Connor their next head coach.

A former Lion who made 41 league appearances for Orlando City SC in their USL guise, Orlando City UK understands James O’Connor is the preferred option should both parties agree terms within negotiations that are now underway. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Portland Timbers – 08.04.2018

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Currently eighth after four games played, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have now earned their first win of 2018 – a dramatic 4-3 triumph over New York Red Bulls in Gameweek 5.

Now embarking on the second of two-game home streak at Orlando City Stadium, Orlando City SC face Portland Timbers with ground to make up in the Eastern Conference standings. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Portland Timbers vs Orlando City SC – 24.09.2017

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With just five 2017 regular season fixtures remaining, the rest of Orlando City SC‘s season is all about keeping pride intact.

Drawing 3-3 at Atlanta United last weekend in one of the most entertaining MLS games all season, Jason Kreis’ side now make the long trip to Oregon to face Portland Timbers. Continue reading