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STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Flamengo – 27.01.2024

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In a new calendar year, we get to witness our beloved Orlando City SC take the field earlier than ever before with the Lions hosting Brazilian giants Flamengo at our newly renamed Inter&Co Stadium in a friendly match as part of the FC Series 2024.

A friendly announced back on December 7 and originally scheduled to take place at Camping World Stadium, the fixture marks City’s first friendly in preparation for the 2024 season and Flamengo’s final game of their weeklong pre-season tour of Florida. Continue reading →

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC FINALLY signing Facundo Torres

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“It’s done” as Frodo Baggins famously said in the Lord of the Rings! Orlando City SC‘s most protracted transfer saga ever is now over with Facundo Torres officially being announced as the Lions’ second off-season signing.

Signed as a Young Designated Player, the 21-year-old Uruguay international arrives at Exploria Stadium on a four-year deal from current Primera División champions Peñarol. Continue reading →

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Silvester van der Water

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Just over a week after signing Alexandre Pato, Orlando City SC have recruited their eighth non-draft signing of the off-season – Silvester van der Water.

Signed with Targeted Allocation Money, the 24-year-old Dutch winger arrives at Exploria Stadium on a three-year deal from Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo with an additional one-year option. Continue reading →

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Alexander Alvarado

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After Alex Leitão cryptically tweeted about a new arrival on Sunday, Orlando City SC officially announced the signing of Alexander Alvarado today.

The 21-year-old Ecuador international becomes the Lions’ second mid-season signing, arriving at Exploria Stadium on loan through the end of 2020 with an option to buy. Continue reading →

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Matheus Aiás?

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Yesterday, Spanish source Miranda es Deporte claimed Orlando City SC are set to sign Watford striker Matheus Aiás on a free transfer.

A story quickly uncovered by The Roar, the 23-year-old Brazilian appears to be the new signing City supporters have been anticipating since Alex Leitão teased a new arrival on August 17. Continue reading →

All you need to know about the #MLSisBack Tournament in Orlando

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With Major League Soccer officially announcing the resumption of the 2020 season today, we are here to explain all you need to know about the #MLSisBack Tournament.

Taking place in our beloved Orlando at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World, the tournament is a welcome relief for soccer fans everywhere amid COVID-19. Continue reading →

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Florinel Coman?

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According to a report from Gazeta Sporturilor today, Orlando City SC have offered €9 million for 40% of the rights to Romanian international winger Florinel Coman.

With his club FCSB wanting all that money at once, the Lions are reportedly willing to quadruple his current salary and pay him €750,000. Continue reading →

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Álvaro García?

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According to a Thursday report from Diario AS, Orlando City SC are interested in signing Rayo Vallecano winger Álvaro García this winter.

Journalist Maite Martin claims Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are now targeting the 27-year-old following a failed attempt to sign Alex Castro last month. Continue reading →

Are Orlando City SC set to sign this 29-year-old attacking midfielder?

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With the Major League Soccer Secondary Transfer Window closing shortly on August 7, could there still be room for one more Orlando City SC addition this summer?

On Monday evening, respected Latin American journalist Martin Charquero tweeted that Uruguayan attacking midfielder Mauricio Pereyra is “about to sign a contract with Orlando City”. Continue reading →

53% of Lions fans want Cyle Larin back at Orlando City SC

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Former Lions striker Cyle Larin has recently been linked with a winter transfer back to Orlando City SC but it seems City supporters are almost equally split on wanting the 23-year-old back at Orlando City Stadium.

According to our Orlando City UK poll of 216 City fans, 53% would re-sign the Canadian international from Beşiktaş while 47% would rather he stayed away for good. Continue reading →