STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs D.C. United – 31.03.2019

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Relief and jubilation! Those were some of the words to describe the mood of Orlando City SC players and supporters following a rousing 0-1 victory in a surprise triumph at New York Red Bulls last weekend.

Not only the Lions’ first win of the 2019 MLS season, the three points were extra significant because this was Orlando City SC‘s first road victory since 29 April 2018 – a good eleven months ago! Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… the leaked 2019 Orlando City SC Adidas Parley jersey

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FootyHeadlines.com today leaked the first image of the new 2019 Orlando City SC Adidas Parley jersey that is expected to be worn during Earth Day weekend this 19 – 21 April 2019.

Following the success of last year’s jerseys that were released for public sale for the first time, the new batch of MLS jerseys made of plastic Parley recycled from ocean waste are anticipated to be a big seller yet again. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 23.03.2019

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Following a hugely disappointing limp 1-3 home loss to Montreal Impact last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC need to pick themselves up quickly for a tough road test at New York Red Bulls.

Travelling to Red Bull Arena with two points from the first nine available, Lions supporters endured that all too familiar sinking feeling in a really poor and wasteful showing against the Impact. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact – 16.03.2019

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After the heartbreak of suffering a last minute equaliser at Chicago Fire, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC return to Central Florida to take on Montreal Impact at Orlando City Stadium.

Still coached by former Aston Villa head coach Rémi Garde, Impact have won one and lost one of their first two league fixtures in a 2019 MLS campaign that’s seeing them start with six consecutive fixtures on the road. Continue reading

Vote Orlando City UK ‘Best International Content Creator’ at the 2019 Football Blogging Awards

Vote Orlando City UK 'Best International Football blog' at the 2018 Football Blogging Awards

Nominations are now open for Orlando City UK to be voted ‘Best International Content Creator‘ at the 2019 Football Blogging Awards.

A finalist in the ‘Best International Football Blog’ category at the 2018 Football Blogging Awards, we want to go one better this year with nomination voting ending at 23:59 on 24th March 2019 with finalists announced on 3rd April.
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STATS PREVIEW: Chicago Fire vs Orlando City SC – 09.03.2019

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After a rallying second-half performance helped Orlando City SC rescue a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with New York City FC on Gameweek 1, James O’Connor‘s Lions now head north.

Facing our first road test of the season at Chicago Fire, Orlando City SC head to Bridgeview, Illinois knowing that our away form requires huge improvement in 2019. Continue reading

Is this man the final piece in Orlando City SC’s 2019 jigsaw?

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Earlier this week, Orlando City SC Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations Luiz Muzzi teased Lions fans with the possibility of one more signing this off-season.

On the eve of the Lions’ 2019 MLS opener against New York City FC, Swedish newspaper Sportbladet are claiming Swedish international centre back Robin Jansson is close to joining Orlando City SC. Continue reading