STATS PREVIEW: FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC – 24.06.2022

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After narrowly defeating Houston Dynamo 2-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC hit the road again, this time visiting FC Cincinnati for the clubs’ second and final regular season meeting this year.

With the Orange and Blue earning a surprise 1-2 victory at Exploria Stadium back in March, the Lions will be out for revenge in their third ever trip to TQL Stadium. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs FC Cincinnati – 12.03.2022

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Still unbeaten and yet to concede following Gameweek 2, Orlando City SC left Chicago Fire (0-0) frustrated after a ridiculous VAR call that cost City potential victory.

On 73 minutes, Júnior Urso‘s deflected strike beat Gabriel Slonina, only for referee Ismir Pekmic to rule out the goal due to what he interpreted as an Ercan Kara handball in the build-up. Continue reading

Five MLS stars that Orlando City SC can’t stand facing

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Now five years into our Major League Soccer journey, that’s been more than enough time for The Wall and Orlando City SC supporters to learn exactly who to despise around the league.

With the Lions not exactly earning a reputation for fine defending since entering MLS, here are five all too familiar foes that Orlando City SC simply can’t stand facing. 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

STATS PREVIEW: LA Galaxy vs Orlando City SC – 29.07.2018

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Hot on the heels of our 0-2 loss against New York City FC, Orlando City SC face a testing road trip to California to take on Sigi Schmid’s LA Galaxy.

Currently fifth in the Western Conference, the StubHub Center-based side are enjoying a good season following a horror 2017 and can now call on the abilities of little known star Zlatan Ibrahimovic too! Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC – 21.07.2018

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How good did it feel to get back to winning ways? After the pain of 68 long days without a single MLS victory, our 2-1 win over Toronto FC ended a desperate streak of nine consecutive league defeats.

With James O’Connor‘s side earning all three points in the Irishman’s first home game in charge, everybody connected with Orlando City SC is hoping this is the turning point in our season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 15.10.2017

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So with one final home fixture remaining for Orlando City SC this 2017 season, Columbus Crew visit Orlando City Stadium for a second time in three months.

A campaign that promised so much for Jason Kreis‘ side, the Lions’ overall performance has been hugely underwhelming this year with only pride to play for in the two fixtures that remain. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 19.08.2017

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It’s reaching now or never stages for Orlando City SC in their bid to reach the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs with Jason Kreis‘ side suffering another defeat (3-1) at New York Red Bulls last time out.

The Lions are a side low on confidence right now having only won TWO of their last SEVENTEEN regular season fixtures. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC – 01.04.2017

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Following the postponement of the New England Revolution fixture in Gamweek Two, Orlando City SC finally face their first road game of 2017 at Columbus Crew on Saturday night.

Heading to MAPFRE Stadium as the ONLY Major League Soccer side with an 100% win record intact, Jason Kreis‘ Lions will be looking to make it three victories from three. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 17.09.2016

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Orlando City SC will be looking to get back to winning ways when they welcome the Eastern Conference’s bottom side Columbus Crew to Camping World Stadium on Saturday.

With Jason Kreis‘ side comfortably beaten 4-2 at LA Galaxy last time out, three point hauls are absolutely crucial now with only FIVE MLS regular season fixtures remaining following this weekend’s game. Continue reading