Embed from Getty Images
A frantic MLS off-season period has already began with Orlando City SC revealing the identities of the 11 players on their protected list today.
With both Atlanta United and Minnesota United taking part in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft tomorrow, the following players cannot be signed by the Major League Soccer new boys this winter. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
There was another Orlando City SC roster cut today as Harrison Heath was traded to 2017 MLS expansion side and cross-state rivals Atlanta United.
Taking place as part of Major League Soccer’s half-day trade window (2pm to 5pm), Orlando City SC have received Atlanta United’s fourth-round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft in return. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
Orlando City B‘s 2017 roster was extended even further on Tuesday as Anthony Pulis’ Lions completed deals to sign English ace Paul Clowes, not to mention Ben Polk, Austin Martz and Jordan Schweitzer.
Pending full confirmation from both USL and U.S. Soccer, the foursome’s arrival at Orlando City Stadium follows the signatures of Zach Carroll, Scott Thomsen and Fernando Timbó last week. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
The first components of a new-look Orlando City B roster for 2017 were recruited yesterday as Anthony Pulis‘ side completed deals to sign defenders Zach Carroll, Scott Thomsen and Fernando Timbó.
Now Lions stars pending final sign off from both USL and U.S. Soccer, the trio’s arrivals follow on from extensive roster cuts made exactly a month ago. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
Orlando City SC‘s leading goalscorer in Major League Soccer to date, Cyle Larin has been linked with a January transfer window switch to Scottish giants Celtic.
According to a recent report by FourFourTwo USA’s Paul Tenorio who used to be Lions columnist for the Orlando Sentinel, Bhoys boss Brendan Rodgers is lining up 21-year-old Larin as a potential replacement for Moussa Dembele. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
He spent an eight-year association with Orlando City SC that originally started in Austin and today, Lions legend Adrian Heath was named head coach of 2017 MLS expansion franchise Minnesota United.
The Loons have quickly swooped to hire the 55-year-old Englishman who enjoyed such a triumphant spell in charge of Orlando City SC. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
Following news of Orlando City B‘s roster cuts back on November 2nd, Orlando City SC today revealed that the club will NOT be exercising contract options on SIX Lions stars.
The players headed for a City exit are defenders Kevin Alston, Luke Boden, Seb Hines and Tyler Turner, and forwards Pedro Ribeiro and Julio Baptista. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
Just three days after he announced his departure from New York City FC, the Daily Express have today linked Orlando City SC with a swoop for free agent Frank Lampard.
Speculation has ran wild regarding the 38-year-old’s next career move this week but this latest report claims both Jason Kreis‘ Lions and LA Galaxy are front-runners for his signature. Continue reading
Although the date of our first ever blog post reads November 23rd, Orlando City UK celebrates our first ever birthday today with our Orlando City SC UK Fan Club concept established a year ago.
Time certainly flies when you’re having fun, right? Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
After Orlando Pride revealed who they are retaining for 2017 last month, Tom Sermanni‘s side completed a deal to sign their first off-season arrival today.
United States international defender and 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Ali Krieger joins Orlando Pride in a trade with Washington Spirit. Continue reading
