STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 03.06.2023

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After drawing 1-1 against Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now visit Harrison, New Jersey to face New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena.

Last defeating Red Bulls 1-0 in our 2023 MLS home opener back on February 25, Gerhard Struber stood on the touchline that day but Troy Lesesne is now the head coach of the Eastern Conference side. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Inter Miami vs Orlando City SC – 20.05.2023

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Ifs, buts, and maybes. Unfortunately that was the tale of Wednesday evening after Orlando City SC conceded an 89th minute equaliser to draw 1-1 with New York City FC at Exploria Stadium.

Now twelve MLS regular season games into 2023, our disappointing and inconsistent campaign shows no signs of truly turning a corner. Oscar Pareja‘s Lions now visit Florida rivals Inter Miami who will no doubt be fired up for the first Sunshine Clásico of the year. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Charlotte FC vs Orlando City SC – 09.05.2023

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Back on April 27, Orlando City SC were drawn against Charlotte FC at the Sportsplex at Matthews in this Round of 32 stage of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Bypassing the third round by virtue of triumphantly winning the 2022 Lamar U.S. Open Cup, six straight home victories saw City lift their first major silverware as an MLS club. With an away test up first this time around, there will be no home comforts as City attempt to defend their 2022 title. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Charlotte FC – 18.03.2023

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Still undefeated after Gameweek 3 of the 2023 MLS season, Orlando City SC now face Charlotte FC at Exploria Stadium after achieving a 1-1 draw at D.C. United last weekend.

Downbeat however after narrowly being eliminated (on away goals) by Tigres UANL in the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday, this is a great chance to bounce back and put crucial Eastern Conference points on the board early in the season. Continue reading

Orlando City SC’s complete 2023 MLS schedule revealed

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Orlando City SC supporters have today learned when each of their thirty-four 2023 Major League Soccer regular season fixtures will be played.

With all MLS franchises’ complete regular season schedules released today, away days can be planned, rivalry games can be circled, and Lions supporters can now start mapping out Orlando City SC‘s quest to reach the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 09.10.2022

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Win and we’re in! The permutations couldn’t be simpler for Orlando City SC heading into 2022 MLS Decision Day with so much riding on our final home fixture of the regular season against Columbus Crew.

Embarrassed and humiliated in a 4-1 defeat at Florida rivals Inter Miami on Wednesday, a capitulation of four defeats in five MLS games means our hopes of qualifying for the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs have come down to this agonising, nail-biting finale. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 02.10.2022

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After recording our most emphatic MLS victory of 2022, a much-needed 4-0 win over Toronto FC prior to the international break, Orlando City SC now have three games left to finally seal qualification for the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Visiting New York City FC in our penultimate away fixture of the regular season, this game is being contested in Harrison, New Jersey at Red Bull Arena rather than NYCFC’s usual Yankee Stadium home. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 17.09.2022

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After a bitterly disappointing 0-1 home defeat to fierce rivals Atlanta United on Wednesday, Orlando City SC now face Toronto FC in their penultimate home game of the 2022 MLS regular season.

Perilously sitting just two points above the red line as things stand, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions only have four nail-biting games left to seal a place in the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 14.09.2022

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After a heavy 5-1 defeat at Philadelphia Union, yet still buoyant after lifting the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy last week, Orlando City SC now face fierce rivals Atlanta United at home.

With just five MLS regular season games remaining, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions still have work to do to reach the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs and currently sit only two points above the red line. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 28.08.2022

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In a rollercoaster ride of a season for Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC, the Lions have started winning when it matters, achieving a much-needed 1-2 victory at Charlotte FC last Sunday.

Not only our second consecutive away win in MLS, our win at Bank of America Stadium is only the second time this season that City have achieved back-to-back league victories. Continue reading