Where will R. J. Allen & Stéfano Pinho fit in at Orlando City SC?

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It may have taken Orlando City SC longer than fellow MLS clubs this off-season but the first new faces are through the entry doors ahead of 2018.

Yesterday, Jason Kreis‘ Lions secured deals for both New York City FC full back R. J. Allen and Miami FC forward Stéfano Pinho. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC’s 2017 protected player list

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As I’m sure most of you are aware now, Major League Soccer requests that clubs release protected player lists at the end of each campaign, and Orlando City SC did just that yesterday.

With the 2017 MLS Expansion Draft set to take place on December 12th, new boys Los Angeles FC start construction of their inaugural 2018 roster, but they won’t be able to get their hands on these 11 Lions stars. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC’s 2017 end-of-season roster update

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So yesterday, Orlando City SC officially announced their updated first team roster following the end of the 2017 Major League Soccer campaign.

Serving as explicit evidence as to who is staying, potentially remaining and leaving ahead of 2018, there were a few surprise names in the ‘option not exercised’ column. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Puerto Rico National Team – 04.11.2017

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As part of an attempt to raise funds and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Orlando City SC host the Puerto Rico National Team in a friendly at Orlando City Stadium this Saturday evening.

Dedicating 100 per cent of the net proceeds to the ‘United for Puerto Rico’ initiative, this ‘Fuerza Puerto Rico Friendly’ also marks Kaká‘s final outing in Orlando City SC purple following his recent exit announcement. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 22.10.2017

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So the final game of the 2017 Major League Soccer season has arrived and once again, Orlando City SC are closing out the campaign under a cloud.

Failing to make the MLS Cup Playoffs for a third consecutive season, this game is all about the Lions trying to sign off 2017 in the most positive way possible. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 27.09.2017

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After what seems like an eternity, Orlando City SC are back at Orlando City Stadium to take on New England Revolution this Wednesday evening.

A game that Orlando City UK are attending live, Jason Kreis‘ men will be looking for a response after the 3-0 defeat at Portland Timbers on Sunday. Continue reading

Assessing Yoshimar Yotún’s debut performance for Orlando City SC

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While most of us didn’t know too much about Yoshimar Yotún prior to his arrival at Orlando City SC, we all know a little more following his debut.

Our Designated Player made his first ever MLS start at New York Red Bulls last time out and the general consensus is that the Peruvian international fared well. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 05.08.2017

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With two games against southern MLS rivals Atlanta United now done and dusted, attention switches to Stade Saputo where Orlando City SC take on Montreal Impact on Saturday evening.

Now at a crucial stage of the season with just 12 regular season fixtures to go, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have ground to make up after being lodged in seventh place and two points below the red line following Gameweek 21. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 29.07.2017

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After a gutting late 0-1 defeat to Atlanta United last Friday evening, Orlando City SC have the perfect shot at redemption when heading to Bobby Dodd Stadium this Saturday.

Representing our first ever trip to our southern rivals’ home in MLS, a packed out crowd is expected at the 55,000 capacity venue with Lions supporters travelling in their hundreds. Continue reading