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: FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC – 16.10.2021

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After Daryl Dike‘s amazing last gasp stoppage time winner against D.C. United (2-1), Orlando City SC visit FC Cincinnati to start the six-game run in following the international break.

Orlando City SC‘s first victory in SIX MLS fixtures, the October 2 win over D.C. United propelled the Lions back into fourth place and two points clear of the red line prior to recent World Cup Qualifiers. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs D.C. United – 02.10.2021

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After heroically rescuing a two-goal deficit at Nashville SC (2-2), Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium for a must-win fixture against D.C. United following a tough three-game road streak.

Now sitting perilously above the red line by just two points, seventh-placed City have just 7 regular season games remaining to reach the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 18.08.2021

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After disappointingly exiting the 2021 Leagues Cup to Santos Laguna (0-1), Orlando City SC head to Nashville SC to resume their MLS regular season campaign.

Slipping to fourth in the Eastern Conference, City have worryingly only won two of their last nine fixtures (all competitions) with performances and momentum stagnating of late. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Santos Laguna – 12.08.2021

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This Thursday sees a break from MLS play with Orlando City SC facing Liga MX’s Santos Laguna in the quarter-final stage of the 2021 Leagues Cup.

Facing a non-MLS opponent for the first time within a regular campaign, it’s a huge occasion and a big opportunity to underline Orlando City SC on the global soccer map. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC – 07.08.2021

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After a disappointing, yet fair 1-1 draw with Florida rivals Inter Miami, Orlando City SC now fly north to face FC Cincinnati in our first ever visit to TQL Stadium.

Opened in May, the Lions will hope for a successful trip ahead of next week’s break from MLS play, and appearance in the 2021 Leagues Cup quarter-finals. 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: Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union – 22.07.2021

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Far from our best at Toronto FC but fighting back to earn a road point (1-1), Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now face Philadelphia Union at Exploria Stadium.

It’s the first of three home fixtures in just 13 days. A crucial stage of the season, it’s now time to solidify our positioning near the top of the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC – 17.07.2021

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After losing 3-1 at Chicago Fire, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC fly north of the border to face Toronto FC for a third and final time this 2021 MLS regular season.

This is TFC’s first game at BMO Field this season following COVID-19 travel restrictions. That said, the Lions defeated their temporary Exploria Stadium tenants twice in both May (1-0) and June (2-3). Continue reading