Hello and welcome to Orlando City UK!
We are the United Kingdom’s Official International Fan Club of Orlando City Soccer Club!
We are your one-stop shop for all your latest Lions news, fixtures, results, statistics, player profiles, roster updates, and much more.
Established in November 2015 following Orlando City SC’s first ever Major League Soccer campaign, we provide reliable, accurate, and up-to-date information about the Lions every month and every year.
We look forward to providing City supporters with engaging content throughout the 2024 season and long into the future.
So make yourself at home, take a look around, enjoy our content, and of course, keep it purple!
About The Author
The creation of 35-year-old global football enthusiast Taylor Williams, Orlando City UK was established in November 2015.
This was out of complete and utter admiration for the Lions’ first ever taste of Major League Soccer action in the 2015 campaign.
Lucky enough to have holidayed in Central Florida for most years growing up, I quickly gained a real affinity for Orlando.
It was a familiar destination I simply wanted to visit over and over again. I guess you could call it a second home.
With the theme parks, fantastic food, shopping mall complexes, and of course the famous Florida sunshine, what’s not to love about The City Beautiful?
The @Orlando_CityUK fam is here! #FaceOfCity 😈 pic.twitter.com/A646OJkDoL
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) March 10, 2018
Already passionate about Major League Soccer, it was only natural I wanted to ride the purple wave after Don Garber announced City as an MLS franchise in November 2013.
My love for Orlando City Soccer Club was born!
Beginning the ritual of staying up at ungodly hours in the UK, usually on Sunday evenings before work the next day, watching live Orlando City SC games quickly became the norm.
Catching Sky Sports’ live coverage of Lions fixtures as ‘The Home of Major League Soccer’ in the UK, I also loved catching up with the weekly ‘Orlando City Coach’s Show’ hosted by Jeff Radcliffe and Tom Traxler on Real Radio 104.1.
My passion for the team was growing more and more by the week.
Buying both of the club’s Adidas jerseys, scarf, and various other pieces of memorabilia during 2015, I finally made the pilgrimage to the Citrus Bowl in March 2016.
This was to see the Lions play live for the very first time in an incredible last gasp comeback that surpassed all expectations.
Against all odds, Orlando City SC salvaged a highly unlikely 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake in stoppage time!
It’s not only the sheer energy and togetherness of the Ruckus and the Iron Lion Firm supporters’ groups who vociferously ‘Man The Wall’ loud and proud at Inter&Co Stadium.
It’s not only the dedication, enthusiasm, and passion of head coach Oscar Pareja or the multicultural make-up of the playing squad.
Ultimately, it’s the overall sense of community and feeling welcome in support of this amazing club.
This was the definitive reason for establishing this website.
Anything But A Mickey Mouse Club
The United States is no longer a nation that doesn’t love soccer. Major League Soccer is improving year-on-year and an increasing number of superstars are joining franchises across the pond.
So let’s get this straight.
Although Orlando is synonymous with Walt Disney World, City are anything but a Mickey Mouse club!
Oh hey, @Orlando_CityUK! ? Nice of you to stop by. #WelcomeHome pic.twitter.com/eTDRjMNaVE
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) March 2, 2017
So if you’re a UK-based fan of Orlando City SC, an MLS enthusiast or just want to know more, don’t go anywhere else!
Get your purple fix right here at Orlando City UK.
Vamos Orlando!
Taylor
Orlando City UK T-Shirt (2017) Signed By:
Tommy Redding
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Jonathan Spector
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