STATS PREVIEW: FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC – 16.10.2021

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After Daryl Dike‘s amazing last gasp stoppage time winner against D.C. United (2-1), Orlando City SC visit FC Cincinnati to start the six-game run in following the international break.

Orlando City SC‘s first victory in SIX MLS fixtures, the October 2 win over D.C. United propelled the Lions back into fourth place and two points clear of the red line prior to recent World Cup Qualifiers. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs D.C. United – 02.10.2021

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After heroically rescuing a two-goal deficit at Nashville SC (2-2), Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium for a must-win fixture against D.C. United following a tough three-game road streak.

Now sitting perilously above the red line by just two points, seventh-placed City have just 7 regular season games remaining to reach the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 29.09.2021

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After a valiant yet painful 2-1 defeat at leaders New England Revolution, Orlando City SC now visit Nashville SC looking to end a four-game losing streak.

With our hopes of qualifying for the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs now hanging in the balance, the Lions need to stop the rot. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC – 25.09.2021

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Orlando City SC‘s 2021 campaign seems to be unravelling and at the worst possible time too. After a 3-1 loss at Philadelphia Union, qualification for the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs is no longer a sure thing.

Not only defeated at Subaru Park (3-1), Antônio Carlos‘ late sending off means another suspension ahead of two tough away games, first at New England Revolution, and then Nashville SC. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 19.09.2021

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Losing 2-4 to CF Montréal and finishing the game with 9 men, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC need to arrest a two-game losing streak away at Philadelphia Union.

Visiting Subaru Park with difficult away trips to New England Revolution and Nashville SC thereafter, Orlando City SC must hang tough to avoid slipping down the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 10.09.2021

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After the jubilation, and relief, of beating Columbus Crew 3-2, Orlando City SC now visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face rivals Atlanta United.

With Oscar Pareja now officially the Lions’ all-time wins leader (23 wins), City visit Georgia after recording their longest unbeaten streak of the season (7 games). Continue reading

Why I support Orlando City SC… UK fan Ollie Griffiths has his say

With Orlando City SC now into their seventh Major League Soccer season, the Lions already have an abundance of loyal and passionate supporters spread up and down the United Kingdom.

Becoming an Orlando City UK member in August 2020, Leicester City and Orlando City SC fan Ollie Griffiths is the latest to tell his story about why the Lions were the MLS team for him. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs FC Cincinnati – 01.05.2021

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After scoring late to earn a deserved 1-1 draw at Sporting Kansas City, Orlando City SC return home to face FC Cincinnati.

With Nani‘s nonchalant back-heeled finish ensuring that Oscar Pareja‘s side remain unbeaten, this fixture provides a good chance to earn our first victory of 2021. Continue reading

Orlando City SC’s complete 2021 MLS schedule finally revealed

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Following the release of Orlando City SC‘s first two 2021 Major League Soccer fixtures on March 10, Lions supporters have finally learned when each of their 32 other remaining fixtures will be played.

With all MLS franchises’ complete regular season schedules released today, televised games can now be circled and Lions supporters can start mapping out Orlando City SC‘s quest to reach the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading