Orlando City SC 2022 preview with Orlando City UK member The English Lion

With Orlando City SC’s 2022 MLS campaign kicking off in just 5 days, we previewed the season with Orlando City UK member Dan Berridge (@TheEnglishLion1).

A fellow die-hard Orlando City SC supporter, Dan and I speak about why he supports the Lions, what 2022 could hold, plus his answers to a series of miscellaneous City questions. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… the new 2022 Orlando City SC away jersey

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After much anticipation, the new 2022 Orlando City SC away jersey – “The Sunshine Kit” – has officially been unveiled at Ace Cafe Orlando as part of the 3rd Annual City Art Jam.

Revealing the new look of our road whites with just nine days to go until 2022 kicks off, The Sunshine Kit is our fifth away jersey design in Major League Soccer to date. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Ercan Kara

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Orlando City SC‘s off-season recruitment drive has kicked into another gear after the Lions announced Ercan Kara as their latest signing today.

Signed as a Designated Player, the giant 26-year-old Austrian striker arrives at Exploria Stadium on a three-year deal from Austrian Bundesliga giants Rapid Wien. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC FINALLY signing Facundo Torres

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“It’s done” as Frodo Baggins famously said in the Lord of the Rings! Orlando City SC‘s most protracted transfer saga ever is now over with Facundo Torres officially being announced as the Lions’ second off-season signing.

Signed as a Young Designated Player, the 21-year-old Uruguay international arrives at Exploria Stadium on a four-year deal from current Primera División champions Peñarol. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Ercan Kara?

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After Facundo Torres’ Orlando City SC transfer was unofficially confirmed, Manuel Veth today tweeted that Austrian striker Ercan Kara is “expected to sign as a Designated Player with Orlando City SC”.

With Manuel Veth being Transfermarkt’s Area Manager for North America, Ercan Kara is a completely new name linked with the Lions this off-season. Continue reading

Who are Orlando City SC’s three 2022 MLS SuperDraft picks?

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Whetting the appetite for a brand new Major League Soccer season, the 2022 MLS SuperDraft took place yesterday with Orlando City SC making three picks overall.

After Oscar Pareja‘s Lions selected Jack Lynn, Nathan Dossantos (pictured), and Nick Taylor, Orlando City UK found out a little more about each individual college talent acquired in the draft. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC’s Daryl Dike joining West Bromwich Albion

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A transfer speculated for quite a while, Orlando City SC today announced that Daryl Dike has permanently joined EFL Championship side West Bromwich Albion.

His second winter move to England in as many seasons, Daryl Dike reunites with former Barnsley boss Valérien Ismaël at The Hawthorns as well as former Tykes team-mate Alex Mowatt. Continue reading

Who are Orlando City SC transfer targets Gastón González, Brian Ocampo & Martín Ojeda?

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Here at Orlando City UK, we’re spending the Christmas vacation scanning Twitter for news of any new arrivals at Orlando City SC this off-season.

Heavily linked with Facundo Torres since early December, Orlando City SC are also reportedly interested in signing Gastón González, Brian Ocampo, and Martín Ojeda. Continue reading

Orlando City SC’s complete 2022 MLS schedule revealed

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Following the release of Orlando City SC‘s first two 2022 Major League Soccer fixtures on November 22, Lions supporters have today learned when each of their 32 other remaining fixtures will be played.

With all MLS franchises’ complete regular season schedules released today, televised games can now be circled and Lions supporters can start mapping out Orlando City SC‘s quest to reach the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Facundo Torres?

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With Orlando City SC‘s 2022 Major League Soccer season kicking off against CF Montréal on February 27, this off-season is a short one for the Lions to navigate.

With Chris Mueller and Nani moving on, Orlando City SC were yesterday linked with Uruguayan winger Facundo Torres – the first transfer rumour of the winter so far. Continue reading