INTERVIEW: Orlando City UK chats to Orlando City SC’s Kay Rawlins

Having witnessed it all, from the club’s 2010 founding as Austin Aztex to present day, Orlando City UK caught up with the queen of Orlando City SC, Kay Rawlins.

Co-founder and co-owner of the club, plus Orlando City Foundation President, we spoke to Kay about that incredible MLS Cup Playoffs win over New York City FC, about community, plus her answers to a series of miscellaneous Lions questions covering the past 10 years. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC – 08.11.2020

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After beating Columbus Crew 2-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC play Nashville SC in their final regular season fixture of the 2020 Major League Soccer season.

Qualifying for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs five games ago, the Lions usually have nothing to play for bar pride on MLS Decision Day but this year, it’s all about getting ready for the post-season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 04.11.2020

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With two regular season games remaining, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC face Columbus Crew in a game that was originally scheduled for October 11 but postponed due to COVID-19 cases in the Crew staff.

Caleb Porter’s side are currently on 38 points just like City. This game provides the perfect opportunity to jump them in the Eastern Conference standings to third. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 28.10.2020

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After losing at Inter Miami 2-1, Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium to face their other rival Atlanta United for the fourth and final time this regular season.

It’s been all change this year with The Five Stripes languishing in twelfth place while Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC qualified for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs with five games to spare. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Inter Miami vs Orlando City SC – 24.10.2020

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After the achievement of clinching qualification to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the very first time, Orlando City SC hit Florida’s Turnpike to visit in-state rivals Inter Miami.

With Toronto FC’s 1-0 win over Atlanta United sealing City’s passage to the post-season, Oscar Pareja‘s side will be craving a first ever victory at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 18.10.2020

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Last facing New York Red Bulls just 15 days before this game, Orlando City SC play the New Jersey side again, this time at their Red Bull Arena home.

Even in this short timeframe, there’s been a managerial change in Harrison with former Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber replacing interim head coach Bradley Carnell. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 07.10.2020

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After beating New York Red Bulls 3-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face rivals Atlanta United for the third time this season.

The scene of City’s standout 2020 game so far, a 1-3 victory in August, the Lions will be hungry to avenge Adam Jahn’s devastating last-minute equaliser back on September 5 (1-1). Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: FC Dallas vs Orlando City SC – 27.09.2020

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After a fantastic 1-2 win at Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC face another quick turnaround as they head to FC Dallas on Sunday.

Revisiting his beloved Frisco, Texas, Papi is a legend at Toyota Stadium after a glorious 19-year association with FC Dallas as a player then head coach. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Silvester van der Water?

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Last Sunday, Dutch source De Telegraaf claimed Heracles Almelo winger Silvester van der Water wants to join Orlando City SC before the end of MLS’s Secondary Transfer Window on October 29.

With Matheus Aiás being City’s only mid-season arrival so far, what are the chances of the 23-year-old Dutchman getting his wish? Continue reading