STATS PREVIEW: CF Montréal vs Orlando City SC – 07.11.2021

After the high drama and high controversy of Orlando City SC‘s 1-1 draw with Nashville SC, the Lions head to CF Montréal to contest their final regular season fixture of the 2021 MLS season.

In stoppage time last Sunday, Alexandre Pato struck Joe Willis’ bar before Andrés Perea prodded home a game winner, only for referee Allen Chapman to incorrectly rule the goal out through VAR, and deny City a clinched spot in the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC – 31.10.2021

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What started as a tilt for a top four finish (and a home game seeding) now looks like a dogfight to reach the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs at all for Orlando City SC.

Beaten 3-2 at Columbus Crew on Wednesday, the Lions have just two games to go and risk dropping below the red line entering the final week of the 2021 MLS regular season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 24.10.2021

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Drawing 1-1 with CF Montréal on Wednesday, Orlando City SC now face New England Revolution in their penultimate home game of the season.

Five points clear of the red line right now, Oscar Pareja‘s side have just four regular season games to seal a 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs spot and a home game seeding. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs CF Montréal – 20.10.2021

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After a very important 0-1 victory away at FC Cincinnati, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium for another home fixture against CF Montréal.

Yet another key game in City’s bid to reach the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs, Wilfried Nancy’s CF Montréal sit four points behind fourth-placed Orlando City SC, one point above the Eastern Conference red line. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 19.09.2021

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Losing 2-4 to CF Montréal and finishing the game with 9 men, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC need to arrest a two-game losing streak away at Philadelphia Union.

Visiting Subaru Park with difficult away trips to New England Revolution and Nashville SC thereafter, Orlando City SC must hang tough to avoid slipping down the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs CF Montréal – 15.09.2021

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After a bitterly disappointing 3-0 loss at rivals Atlanta United, Orlando City SC must pick themselves up quickly for a home game with CF Montréal.

Out fought and out thought by The Five Stripes, Oscar Pareja‘s side were extremely flat and uncharacteristically lacked any urgency or quality at Mercedes-Benz Stadium last Friday. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 04.08.2021

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After an amazing morale-boosting 3-2 comeback victory over rivals Atlanta United, Orlando City SC now face in-state Florida rivals Inter Miami.

It’s another big opportunity to earn regional bragging rights. Not only that but attempting to keep runaway Eastern Conference leaders New England Revolution within sight too. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 25.07.2021

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After a huge morale-boosting 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now fly north to face New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

NYCFC’s first game back in The Bronx after a five-game home streak at Red Bull Arena, the Lions are aiming for back-to-back victories to put pressure on first-placed New England Revolution. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Inter Miami vs Orlando City SC – 25.06.2021

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After thrashing San Jose Earthquakes 5-0, Orlando City SC visit Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium to complete a busy triple gameweek.

The fifth Sunshine Clásico so far, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are looking to finally scratch the itch of never having won or drawn in Fort Lauderdale. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: D.C. United vs Orlando City SC – 16.05.2021

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After conceding a late penalty and drawing 1-1 with New York City FC, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC will look to bounce back with all three points at D.C. United.

Unbeaten in four games so far, the Lions have drawn three of these fixtures and will desperately crave a first road victory of the season at Audi Field. Continue reading