STATS PREVIEW: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC – 17.07.2021

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After losing 3-1 at Chicago Fire, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC fly north of the border to face Toronto FC for a third and final time this 2021 MLS regular season.

This is TFC’s first game at BMO Field this season following COVID-19 travel restrictions. That said, the Lions defeated their temporary Exploria Stadium tenants twice in both May (1-0) and June (2-3). Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Chicago Fire vs Orlando City SC – 07.07.2021

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After losing 1-2 to New York Red Bulls, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now fly north to face Eastern Conference strugglers Chicago Fire at Soldier Field.

The Lions’ first MLS visit to the Near South Side venue, this midweek clash will be another test of Orlando City SC‘s squad depth in the hectic mid-season schedule. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 03.07.2021

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What a special group this Orlando City SC squad appears to be! After defeating Florida rivals Inter Miami 1-2 on Friday, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions now face New York Red Bulls at home.

Achieving three wins from three in just six days, confidence is sky-high at Orlando City SC right now with many MLS pundits claiming we’re the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Inter Miami vs Orlando City SC – 25.06.2021

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After thrashing San Jose Earthquakes 5-0, Orlando City SC visit Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium to complete a busy triple gameweek.

The fifth Sunshine Clásico so far, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are looking to finally scratch the itch of never having won or drawn in Fort Lauderdale. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs San Jose Earthquakes – 22.06.2021

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After defeating Toronto FC 2-3, Orlando City SC now face their second and only other regular season fixture against Western Conference opposition this MLS campaign.

With San Jose Earthquakes in town for Pride in Our City night, the Lions will be hoping for maximum points from this triple gameweek. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC – 19.06.2021

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After our 2-1 loss at New York Red Bulls and a 21-day break, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium to play an away game, only by name, behind closed doors, against temporary tenants Toronto FC.

Despite surrendering our unbeaten start, the international break perhaps came at the right time for City. In short, we’ve performed solidly to earn 12 points from our first seven games this season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 29.05.2021

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Damn, it feels good to be an Orlando City SC supporter right now! After defeating Toronto FC 1-0, the Lions sit second in the Eastern Conference and are still unbeaten in six fixtures.

Boasting a game in hand on leaders New England Revolution too, Oscar Pareja‘s side now visit New York Red Bulls full of hope and expectation, despite Alexandre Pato and Daryl Dike‘s continued absence. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 22.05.2021

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After a conservative, yet professional winning performance at D.C. United (0-1), Orlando City SC return home to face temporary Exploria Stadium tenants Toronto FC.

Unbeaten in five MLS games and conceding just two goals so far, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions ended Gameweek 5 second in the Eastern Conference and just two points behind leaders New England Revolution with a game in hand. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: D.C. United vs Orlando City SC – 16.05.2021

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After conceding a late penalty and drawing 1-1 with New York City FC, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC will look to bounce back with all three points at D.C. United.

Unbeaten in four games so far, the Lions have drawn three of these fixtures and will desperately crave a first road victory of the season at Audi Field. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 08.05.2021

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After completely dismantling FC Cincinnati 3-0 in a hugely convincing performance, Orlando City SC stay home to take on New York City FC.

The 2015 expansion rivals’ first meeting since that game in the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, it’s second (New York City FC) versus third (Orlando City SC) near the top of the Eastern Conference summit. Continue reading