Orlando City SC vs Los Angeles FC #MLSisBack preview with Evan Weston

Ahead of Orlando City SC vs Los Angeles FC, we caught up with Orlando City SC broadcast announcer and play-by-play commentator Evan Weston to preview the #MLSisBack Tournament clash.

Also reflecting on the Lions’ tournament so far as well as Evan’s own soccer journey, watch the full interview by clicking play above. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Los Angeles FC – 31.07.2020

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Into the #MLSisBack Tournament quarter-finals after beating Montreal Impact 1-0, Orlando City SC now face their toughest test yet. Western Conference champions Los Angeles FC await in the last eight after beating Seattle Sounders 1-4.

Bob Bradley’s side are favourites to win this tournament but after encouraging performances under Oscar Pareja, this game will prove how far the Lions have come. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact – 25.07.2020

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After the thrill of winning #MLSisBack Group A with seven points from nine, Orlando City SC now face Montreal Impact. The Round-of-16 matchup will decide who claims a place in the quarter-finals.

After going unbeaten in three group stage matches, Oscar Pareja has brought a feel-good factor back to The City Beautiful. This game is another huge opportunity to show MLS just how much progression we’ve made in a short space of time. Continue reading

Orlando City SC #MLSisBack Group A review with Lionsblog, Orlando Lions Den Podcast and The English Lion

We joined Lionsblog, Orlando Lions Den Podcast and The English Lion to review Orlando City SC‘s three matches in the #MLSisBack Tournament so far.

With the Lions winning Group A with seven points from nine, we talk about team expectations, standout players so far, and how Oscar Pareja is slowly turning around the club’s culture. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 20.07.2020

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After a 1-3 victory against New York City FC in the #MLSisBack Tournament, Orlando City SC face their final Group A game against Philadelphia Union with qualification already sealed.

Not the final Group A game we were expecting after Nashville SC were withdrawn, both the Lions and Union have already qualified after each securing two wins from two. Continue reading

#NYCvORL #MLSisBack live watchalong with Calen Carr, The Cooligans, Miguel Gallardo & Rox Fontaine

We joined Calen Carr, The Cooligans, Miguel Gallardo and Rox Fontaine LIVE on Major League Soccer’s official Twitter account for a watchalong of New York City FC vs Orlando City SC.

See how we watched the 90+ minutes unfold as Oscar Pareja‘s side defeated NYCFC 1-3 to help seal qualification to the #MLSisBack Tournament Round-of-16. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 14.07.2020

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After a rousing 2-1 win against Inter Miami in the #MLSisBack Tournament, Orlando City SC face their next Group A game against 2015 MLS expansion rivals New York City FC.

A familiar foe to Lions supporters everywhere, The Pigeons hit the turf at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex after losing 0-1 against Philadelphia Union in their first group game. Continue reading

Two Orlando City SC #MLSisBack Group A fixtures LIVE on FreeSports

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The free-to-air FreeSports is showing LIVE coverage of Orlando City SC‘s rescheduled game against New York City FC and LIVE coverage of the newly announced game against Philadelphia Union.

With #MLSisBack Tournament Group A switching from six teams to four teams following Nashville SC’s withdrawal and Chicago Fire’s group swap, British-based Lions fans can now watch every group game live. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 08.07.2020

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After all of the waiting and anticipation, we finally have an Orlando City SC fixture this week and what a fixture too!

There won’t be any supporters but every soccer fan is relieved we’re finally getting the #MLSisBack Tournament underway with the inaugural Florida Derby – Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami. Continue reading