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STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Colorado Rapids – 10.06.2023

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With the soccer world digesting Wednesday’s seismic and historic news that Lionel Messi is joining Inter Miami, Florida rivals Orlando City SC are back at Exploria Stadium to face a cross-conference opponent in Colorado Rapids.

After emphatically defeating New York Red Bulls 0-3 at Red Bull Arena, City have now gone five MLS games unbeaten. They now face Robin Fraser’s struggling Rapids side who failed to reach the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs, and this year, currently languish thirteenth in the Western Conference. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Charlotte FC – 30.04.2022

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After the high of defeating Columbus Crew and Tampa Bay Rowdies within just five days, Orlando City SC were brought back down to Earth with a bump last Sunday.

Comfortably swept aside 0-3 by New York Red Bulls at home, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions were worryingly tepid as they passed up a huge opportunity to go top of the Eastern Conference. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies – 20.04.2022

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After a two-season absence due to COVID-19, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is back and so is the eagerly anticipated return of the I-4 Derby.

With Orlando City SC facing old minor league rivals Tampa Bay Rowdies competitively for the first time since 2014, this intriguing third round clash is dripping in nostalgia. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City SC – 23.04.2021

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After drawing 0-0 with Atlanta United in our 2021 home opener, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now fly west to face Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park.

The first of just two regular season fixtures against Western Conference opposition, the Lions will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 07.03.2020

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After drawing 0-0 with Real Salt Lake on MLS opening weekend, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now head west to face Colorado Rapids.

Last visiting Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in April 2018, the Lions will be hoping for a positive result at altitude – 5,200 ft above sea level. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Colorado Rapids – 06.04.2019

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Following a gutting 1-2 home defeat to D.C. United last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC will be looking to bounce back against Colorado Rapids.

Facing opposition from the Western Conference for the first time this season, the Lions go in search of their first home win after an encouraging second-half performance against D.C. that probably deserved a draw. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 29.04.2018

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Four straight victories in a row! That is the fantastic reality for Orlando City SC right now with our 3-2 victory over San Jose Earthquakes taking us to third in the Eastern Conference.

After a shaky start, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have displayed a marked improvement in each passing game with the first 70 minutes against Quakes a genuine joy to watch! Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Colorado Rapids – 29.04.2017

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Barring a 2-0 loss at Columbus Crew back on April 1st, Orlando City SC have enjoyed a perfect start to the 2017 Major League Soccer campaign, sitting top of the Eastern Conference after Gameweek 8.

Winning five of our six games so far this season, our home form has been the bedrock on which our fast start has taken place. Pablo Mastroeni’s Colorado Rapids are the latest visitors to the fortress that is Orlando City Stadium on Saturday. Continue reading →

PLAYER RATINGS: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 20.08.2016

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Orlando City SC gained a valuable point on the road at Colorado Rapids on Saturday evening with the 0-0 result meaning City have now tied TWELVE games this season.

Enough to temporarily put Jason Kreis‘ side back above the line in sixth place (28 points), Joe Bendik crucially earned his third clean sheet of the season. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 20.08.2016

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There is no respite for Orlando City SC in their MLS Cup play-off push as Jason Kreis‘ Lions continue on the road to face Colorado Rapids on Saturday.

Remarkably playing out their NINTH 2-2 draw of the season at Chicago Fire last time out, City had multiple opportunities to put the game away, eventually costing them in the end. Continue reading →