22-year-old’s arrival boosts Orlando City SC’s British influence

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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

What can we expect from Orlando City B’s three new signings?

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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 CarrollScott 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

Orlando City SC star linked with British giants switch

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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

Orlando City SC legend Adrian Heath named Minnesota United boss

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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

Six players head for the Orlando City SC exit door

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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

Orlando City SC linked with sensational free agent swoop

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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

USWNT star becomes Orlando Pride’s first off-season arrival

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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

Only 5 players retained as Orlando City B cuts 2016 roster

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The cut-throat nature of the post-season is already upon us as Orlando City B made wholesale changes to their 2016 roster on Wednesday.

Retaining just five players who competed under Anthony Pulis in the Lions’ inaugural USL season, there were some surprising names departing Titan Soccer Complex. Continue reading

What does Orlando City SC’s partnership with Atlético Paranaense mean?

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There was positive news for Orlando City SC fans to savour on Tuesday as the Lions entered into a new formal partnership with Brazilian Serie A outfit Clube Atlético Paranaense.

Already boasting existing affiliations with Portuguese Primeira Liga giants Benfica as well as Premier League side Stoke City, the latest partnership only extends Orlando City SC‘s influence worldwide. Continue reading