Calculating Orlando City SC’s LIVE UK televised fixtures in 2022

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Since establishing Orlando City UK back in November 2015, we’ve watched Major League Soccer become more popular than ever before in the United Kingdom.

A huge part of this has been LIVE televised games. Now Orlando City SC‘s 2022 MLS campaign is over, we took this moment to reflect on just how many City fixtures were televised live in Great Britain this year. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union – 23.07.2022

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After drawing 1-1 at rivals Atlanta United, and then facing Arsenal in a glamour friendly in between, Orlando City SC are back in MLS action as they welcome Philadelphia Union to Exploria Stadium.

Despite going three MLS games unbeaten, some sections of the City fanbase are growing increasingly frustrated at Oscar Pareja‘s tactics and an inability to kill games off in what is proving an inconsistent 2022 campaign. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Arsenal – 20.07.2022

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There’s a break (if you’d call it that) from Major League Soccer play as Orlando City SC welcome Premier League giants Arsenal to Exploria Stadium for the FC Series Clash of Nations 2022.

Forging part of the Gunners’ 2022/23 pre-season preparations, Mikel Arteta’s side are adored around the world and this glamorous friendly fixture will underline Orlando City SC‘s name on the global soccer map. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: CF Montréal vs Orlando City SC – 07.05.2022

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Erasing memories of that 0-3 loss to New York Red Bulls with a 2-1 win over MLS new boys Charlotte FC, Orlando City SC now start a three-game away MLS streak at CF Montréal.

With this Stade Saputo visit preceding two more MLS away games at Toronto FC and Austin FC, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions currently sit third in the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 24.04.2022

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After putting in the perfect road performance to prevail 0-2 at Columbus Crew, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now face New York Red Bulls back at Exploria Stadium.

Achieving a two-game sweep over the Lions in 2021, Red Bulls were one of only two MLS teams to defeat the Lions in Orlando last season. Continue reading

Orlando City SC to face Arsenal at Exploria Stadium on July 20

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Being a die-hard Arsenal and Orlando City SC supporter myself, I couldn’t believe yesterday’s news that City will be facing the Gunners in a mid-season friendly at Exploria Stadium on Wednesday, July 20.

Dubbed the FC Series Clash of Nations 2022, this is Orlando City SC‘s first ever friendly with Arsenal, a game sure to capture the imagination in Central Florida. Continue reading

INTERVIEW: Orlando City UK chats to Orlando City SC’s Paul Shaw

Interview - Orlando City UK chat to Orlando City SC's Paul Shaw

Announcing retirement is a huge decision for professional footballers. Giving up the weekly camaraderie of the training ground and dressing room, the question “what next?” is often a deafening one.

Some footballers transition into coaching, some explore broadcasting opportunities and some pursue analyst-type roles. For Paul Shaw, the former striker is enjoying all three across the pond within the Orlando City SC organisation. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: MLS All-Stars vs Atlético Madrid – 31.07.2019

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After Orlando was first unveiled as the venue for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game back in September 2018, the showpiece event is now only days away with the MLS All-Stars taking on Atlético Madrid at Exploria Stadium.

Orlando City UK will be in attendance as Orlando City SC head coach James O’Connor leads Major League Soccer’s finest talents as they take on the might of Diego Simeone’s Spanish giants, Los Rojiblancos. Continue reading

Orlando City SC to host 2019 MLS All-Star Game

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Orlando City SC‘s Orlando City Stadium will host the 2019 MLS All-Star Game (date and opponent TBC) as officially confirmed by Major League Soccer today.

In news that was first leaked at the beginning of August, MLS have now confirmed that The City Beautiful will host 24th instalment of this annual exhibition fixture. Continue reading