Votes now open in Orlando City UK’s 2020 end-of-season awards

After an incredible 2020 season that surpassed our wildest expectations, Orlando City SC are finally trending in the right direction under the guidance of head coach Oscar Pareja.

With the COVID-19 pandemic making this an incredibly challenging year, Orlando City SC dug deep to bring so many joyful moments to their loyal supporters. Although 2020 was a genuine team effort, our latest public vote recognises the standout players in the Lions’ 2020 season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 29.11.2020

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After defeating New York City FC in the craziest, most incredible penalty shootout you’re ever likely to see, Orlando City SC must keep their feet on the ground for the next and most important game in Lions club history.

Now facing a home tie against New England Revolution in the Eastern Conference semi-final stage of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, Oscar Pareja‘s side are just 270+ minutes away from lifting the MLS Cup trophy. Continue reading

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