Yesterday, respected soccer journalist César Luis Merlo tweeted that Orlando City SC had beaten off competition from Independiente to sign recent Boca Juniors left back Emmanuel Mas.
In a translated version of the original tweet, it read: “Emmanuel Mas will play for Orlando City in the MLS… In the next few hours, medical review and contract signing.” Continue reading
On Tuesday, TyC Sports claimed Orlando City SC are negotiating a free loan with an option to buy for River Plate left back Nahuel Gallardo.
In a translated version of the original article, it read: “Orlando City is analysing the possibility of negotiating with River for the loan of Nahuel Gallardo.” Continue reading
With just 45 days until our 2020 MLS home opener against Real Salt Lake, the new Orlando City SC squad numbers have been revealed for our latest signings plus some current player changes too.
With Oscar Pareja‘s Lions very active in the transfer market this off-season having brought in seven new first team faces, here’s what numbers our new-look Lions squad will be wearing this year. Continue reading
Two days before Christmas Day, Orlando City SC supporters received an early gift for the holidays – the one-year loan signing of Argentine defender Rodrigo Schlegel from Racing Club.
A centre back by trade, the 22-year-old helps strengthen an area of need with Oscar Pareja‘s Lions bidding farewell to Lamine Sané who jetted out of Central Florida last weekend. Continue reading
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This week the MLS Players Association published an updated version of the 2018 player salaries, the first since the close secondary transfer window and final roster freeze in September.
Headlines included high-profile D.C. United acquisition Wayne Rooney becoming the league’s ninth highest paid player at $2.78m, one of a record 53 millionaires now plying their trade in North America. Continue reading
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With two games against southern MLS rivals Atlanta United now done and dusted, attention switches to Saputo Stadium where Orlando City SC take on Montreal Impact on Saturday evening.
Now at a crucial stage of the season with just 12 regular season fixtures to go, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have ground to make up after being lodged in seventh place and two points below the red line following Gameweek 21. Continue reading
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Former New York City FC winger Tony Taylor is currently on trial with Orlando City SC having appeared in a behind closed doors friendly against River Plate yesterday.
As referenced by a tweet from @NYCFCNation this afternoon, the 28-year-old attacker was pictured in purple as he aimed to impress onlookers at Orlando City Stadium. Continue reading
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With Jason Kreis‘ one-year anniversary having passed on July 19th, it seems as good a time as any to assess how far Orlando City SC have come under his guidance.
As this post is written, the Lions currently find themselves two points outside the 2017 MLS Cup qualification spots having previously been above the red line all season long. Continue reading
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With Orlando City SC supporters already knowing that Matías Pérez García‘s contract was coming to an end this June, the Argentine has now confirmed that he’s moving on.
Reluctantly revealing the news via his Instagram account on Wednesday, the news has understandably got Orlando City SC Twitter in a frenzy. Continue reading
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After being embarassed 1-3 by Miami FC in the fourth round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, it’s a fourth home game in a row for Orlando City SC as Montreal Impact arrive in Central Florida.
Mauro Biello’s Impact travel south after playing out a 1-1 draw at Sporting Kansas City on June 10th with the Lions rested from MLS play since tying that incredibly controversial 0-0 draw with Chicago Fire on June 4th. Continue reading
