Since Orlando City SC‘s inaugural 2015 season, Orlando City UK has watched Major League Soccer’s popularity grow tenfold in the United Kingdom.
A big part of this has been LIVE televised games. Now Orlando City SC‘s incredible 2020 campaign is unfortunately over, we took this moment to reflect on just how many City fixtures have been televised live in Great Britain this year. Continue reading
Here at Orlando City UK, we love seeing fellow UK-based football fans take an active interest in Orlando City SC but also Major League Soccer as a whole.
Ahead of Sunday’s huge 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference semi-final between the Lions and New England Revolution, we spoke to West Midlands-based Revs fan @NERevsUK. Continue reading
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After defeating New York City FC in the craziest, most incredible penalty shootout you’re ever likely to see, Orlando City SC must keep their feet on the ground for the next and most important game in Lions club history.
Now facing a home tie against New England Revolution in the Eastern Conference semi-final stage of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, Oscar Pareja‘s side are just 270+ minutes away from lifting the MLS Cup trophy. Continue reading
Having witnessed it all, from the club’s 2010 founding as Austin Aztex to present day, Orlando City UK caught up with the queen of Orlando City SC, Kay Rawlins.
Co-founder and co-owner of the club, plus Orlando City Foundation President, we spoke to Kay about that incredible MLS Cup Playoffs win over New York City FC, about community, plus her answers to a series of miscellaneous Lions questions covering the past 10 years. Continue reading
Before Orlando City SC vs New York City FC, we caught up with Andrew ‘Barney’ Barnard (@UKNYCFC) to preview Saturday’s huge Round One clash in the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Also reflecting on our 2020 MLS campaigns so far, as well as where this game could be won or lost, watch the full interview by clicking play above. Continue reading
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So this is it folks – the big one! The City Beautiful is set to host an MLS Cup Playoffs game for the first ever time with Orlando City SC facing familiar foes New York City FC.
An occasion we’ve never experienced before, tension is set to reach fever-pitch in this single-elimination knockout game scheduled for high noon at Exploria Stadium. Are you ready to #LightItPurple? Continue reading
Time flies when you’re having fun, right? Today, we’re celebrating our fifth birthday here at Orlando City UK with our Official International Fan Club of Orlando City SC established five years ago.
Following five disappointing seasons in MLS, 2020 has refreshingly been all change. Oscar Pareja finally led Orlando City SC to the MLS Cup Playoffs with our loyal UK supporters still passionately supporting from the United Kingdom. Continue reading
After beating Columbus Crew 2-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC play Nashville SC in their final regular season fixture of the 2020 Major League Soccer season.
Qualifying for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs five games ago, the Lions usually have nothing to play for bar pride on MLS Decision Day but this year, it’s all about getting ready for the post-season. Continue reading
With two regular season games remaining, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC face Columbus Crew in a game that was originally scheduled for October 11 but postponed due to COVID-19 cases in the Crew staff.
Caleb Porter’s side are currently on 38 points just like City. This game provides the perfect opportunity to jump them in the Eastern Conference standings to third. Continue reading
After thumping rivals Atlanta United 4-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC head to Harrison, New Jersey to face Thierry Henry’s Montreal Impact.
The Canadian side currently call Red Bull Arena home due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Lions will be chasing another win to solidify a top four place and a home game seeding for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading
