Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC finally signing Carlos Ascues

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Better late than never, right? Peru international centre back Carlos Ascues is finally a Orlando City SC player with the Lions officially confirming his arrival today.

Despite Major League Soccer’s Secondary Transfer Window closing last Wednesday, Orlando City SC have managed to conclude a loan deal until the end of the season for the 26-year-old defender. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… James O’Connor’s Orlando City SC appointment

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Exactly two weeks on from Jason Kreis’ exitOrlando City SC  announced the appointment of James O’Connor as the Lions’ new head coach today.

A former Lion himself having made 41 league appearances for Orlando City SC in their USL form, the 38-year-old Irishman returns to Central Florida after a successful stint at Louisville City. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Jason Kreis’ Orlando City SC exit

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Almost exactly two years after the exit of Adrian Heath, it’s back to square one for Orlando City SC who parted company with head coach Jason Kreis on Friday.

Contesting 64 Major League Soccer fixtures as the Lions’ head coach, just 21 of these results were victories proving the ultimate undoing of the 45-year-old. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Lamine Sané

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On Friday, Lions CEO Alex Leitão teased the Orlando City SC fanbase by posting with his signature eyes (👀) emoji on Twitter and by Tuesday, a deal for Lamine Sané is now complete.

Becoming Orlando City SC‘s 13th and most probably final addition in our busiest off-season yet, the 30-year-old adds real quality to our back line. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Justin Meram

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What an incredible start to the week it has been for Orlando City SC supporters who were treated to the big name signing of Justin Meram earlier today.

A marquee arrival having chalked up 188 regular season appearances for Columbus Crew since 2011, the Iraq international has become our tenth signing in an incredibly busy off-season. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC finally signing Josué Colmán

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In news Lions supporters have been anticipating for weeks now, Orlando City SC have finally confirmed the signing of Paraguayan midfielder Josué Colmán.

Joining Orlando City SC from Cerro Porteño in a five-year contract including club options, the 19-year-old’s arrival takes our winter signings tally to seven. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to Orlando City SC signing Sacha Kljestan

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So the news is now official folks! United States international midfielder Sacha Kljestan is now an Orlando City SC player.

Jason Kreis‘ Lions have acquired the 32-year-old and $150,000 in Targeted Allocation Money in exchange for both Tommy Redding and Carlos Rivas who now join New York Red Bulls. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Kaká’s retirement announcement

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In case you’d been living on Mars, the global football community took a moment to wish former Orlando City SC captain Kaká a happy retirement yesterday.

Bowing out of the game with 10 major honours to his name for both club and country, floods of goodwill messages were posted on social media, such was the furore around this true great’s career. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC’s 2017 protected player list

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As I’m sure most of you are aware now, Major League Soccer requests that clubs release protected player lists at the end of each campaign, and Orlando City SC did just that yesterday.

With the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft set to take place on December 12th, new boys Los Angeles FC start construction of their inaugural 2018 roster, but they won’t be able to get their hands on these 11 Lions stars. Continue reading