STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 18.10.2020

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Last facing New York Red Bulls just 15 days before this game, Orlando City SC play the New Jersey side again, this time at their Red Bull Arena home.

Even in this short timeframe, there’s been a managerial change in Harrison with former Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber replacing interim head coach Bradley Carnell. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 14.10.2020

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Unlucky to draw 0-0 at Atlanta United, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium for a home game against New York City FC.

Rested after Sunday’s Columbus Crew game was postponed due to two COVID-19 cases in the Crew staff, this is a big opportunity to help solidify a top four place and seeding in the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 07.10.2020

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After beating New York Red Bulls 3-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face rivals Atlanta United for the third time this season.

The scene of City’s standout 2020 game so far, a 1-3 victory in August, the Lions will be hungry to avenge Adam Jahn’s devastating last-minute equaliser back on September 5 (1-1). Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 03.10.2020

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Unbeaten in two road games at Sporting Kansas City and FC Dallas, Orlando City SC start their final nine 2020 regular season games with a home fixture against New York Red Bulls.

Currently eight games undefeated, Oscar Pareja has changed the culture in Central Florida with his Lions team currently fourth in the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: FC Dallas vs Orlando City SC – 27.09.2020

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After a fantastic 1-2 win at Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC face another quick turnaround as they head to FC Dallas on Sunday.

Revisiting his beloved Frisco, Texas, Papi is a legend at Toyota Stadium after a glorious 19-year association with FC Dallas as a player then head coach. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City SC – 23.09.2020

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After thrashing Chicago Fire 4-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC hit the road for the first time in four games to face Western Conference high-flyers Sporting Kansas City.

Going 1-1-2 in four away games so far this season, this midweek visit to Children’s Mercy Park comes just four days before a Pareja reunion at FC Dallas. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire – 19.09.2020

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After the high of beating Florida rivals Inter Miami 2-1, Orlando City SC move into the next phase of MLS play with another home game – this time against Chicago Fire.

A game originally scheduled for March 14 pre-COVID-19, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are confident right now after taking 11 points from a possible 18 in the six-game regional resumption. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 12.09.2020

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After drawing 1-1 with Atlanta United, Orlando City SC conclude the six-game regional resumption with Inter Miami’s first ever visit to Exploria Stadium.

A rivalry fixture, Oscar Pareja‘s side will want revenge after the Lions’ 3-2 defeat at Inter Miami CF Stadium only 21 days ago. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 05.09.2020

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After drawing 1-1 at  Nashville SC, Orlando City SC now face Atlanta United in their penultimate game of the MLS regional resumption.

Finally earning a first ever win over The Five Stripes last Saturday, confidence is sky high as the Lions seek a first home victory against their Georgia rivals. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 02.09.2020

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After a landmark 1-3 win over Atlanta United, Orlando City SC face another game in quick succession, this time visiting Nashville SC for the very first time in Major League Soccer.

Only facing Gary Smith’s side a week ago, the Lions travel to Nissan Stadium buoyed by two wins from two, including the recent 3-1 home triumph over the Tennessee side. Continue reading