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

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Nahuel Gallardo?

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On Tuesday, TyC Sports claimed Orlando City SC are negotiating a free loan with an option to buy for River Plate left back Nahuel Gallardo.

In a translated version of the original article, it read: “Orlando City is analysing the possibility of negotiating with River for the loan of Nahuel Gallardo.” 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: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 29.05.2021

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Damn, it feels good to be an Orlando City SC supporter right now! After defeating Toronto FC 1-0, the Lions sit second in the Eastern Conference and are still unbeaten in six fixtures.

Boasting a game in hand on leaders New England Revolution too, Oscar Pareja‘s side now visit New York Red Bulls full of hope and expectation, despite Alexandre Pato and Daryl Dike‘s continued absence. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 22.05.2021

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After a conservative, yet professional winning performance at D.C. United (0-1), Orlando City SC return home to face temporary Exploria Stadium tenants Toronto FC.

Unbeaten in five MLS games and conceding just two goals so far, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions ended Gameweek 5 second in the Eastern Conference and just two points behind leaders New England Revolution with a game in hand. 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