5 things you didn’t know about Orlando City SC’s Yoshimar Yotún

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While Dom Dwyer was anything but a stranger on his return to Orlando City SC last month, Lions new boy Yoshimar Yotún is much more of an unknown quantity.

Becoming Orlando City SC’s second mid-season signing on Friday, the experienced Peruvian international certainly arrives at Orlando City Stadium with pedigree. 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

Orlando City SC sign USMNT star Dom Dwyer for up to $1.6m

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Orlando City SC have successfully acquired Dom Dwyer from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for up to $1.6 million in allocation money.

After Kansas City Star writer Sam McDowell broke news of the trade at 6:27pm, Orlando City SC‘s Alex Leitão announced the deal himself via Facebook Live at 7pm. Continue reading

Dwyer & Junuzović: What’s the latest on these Orlando City SC targets?

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Since Major League Soccer’s secondary transfer window opened on July 10th, we are yet to witness any new signings for Orlando City SC.

While Lions fans were hung up on a prospective swoop for Juan Fernando Quintero, that move appears dead but there are now two more rumours to chew over. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 05.07.2017

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Following a demanding three game road streak in MLS, Orlando City SC can get used to home comforts again when Toronto FC visit Orlando City Stadium on Wednesday.

TFC haven’t let 2016’s MLS Cup Final defeat get them down this term with Greg Vanney’s men top of the Eastern Conference until Chicago Fire leapfrogged them recently. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to Matías Pérez García’s Orlando City SC exit

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With Orlando City SC supporters already knowing that Matías Pérez García‘s contract was coming to an end this June, the Argentine has now confirmed that he’s moving on.

Reluctantly revealing the news via his Instagram account on Wednesday, the news has understandably got Orlando City SC Twitter in a frenzy. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Seattle Sounders vs Orlando City SC – 21.06.2017

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A demanding streak of three away fixtures begins at reigning MLS champions Seattle Sounders this Wednesday evening with Orlando City SC hoping to keep pace with Eastern Conference pacesetters Toronto FC and Chicago Fire.

After drawing 3-3 against Montreal Impact, our performances in this mini away run will tell us a lot whether Orlando City SC truly have the potential to make the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact – 17.06.2017

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After being embarassed 1-3 by Miami FC in the fourth round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, it’s a fourth home game in a row for Orlando City SC as Montreal Impact arrive in Central Florida.

Mauro Biello’s Impact travel south after playing out a 1-1 draw at Sporting Kansas City on June 10th with the Lions rested from MLS play since tying that incredibly controversial 0-0 draw with Chicago Fire on June 4th. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Miami FC – 14.06.2017

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There’s a break from league play this Wednesday evening as Orlando City SC host fellow Floridian outfit Miami FC in the fourth round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Managed by Italian defensive legend Alessandro Nesta and co-owned by another in Paolo Maldini, the NASL franchise will view this local fixture like a final with just 3 hours, 50 minutes separating the sides via Florida’s Turnpike. Continue reading