STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 25.05.2022

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After overcoming Philadelphia Union 2-1 in the Round of 32 stage of the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Oscar Pareja‘s side now host Florida rivals Inter Miami in the Round of 16.

A mouthwatering fixture and a big opportunity to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in as many cup outings, this is the clubs’ first scheduled meeting in 2022. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: CF Montréal vs Orlando City SC – 07.05.2022

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Erasing memories of that 0-3 loss to New York Red Bulls with a 2-1 win over MLS new boys Charlotte FC, Orlando City SC now start a three-game away MLS streak at CF Montréal.

With this Stade Saputo visit preceding two more MLS away games at Toronto FC and Austin FC, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions currently sit third in the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

Two live Orlando City SC games on Premier Sports 2 and FreeSports this May

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With Premier Sports 2 and FreeSports each showing one live Orlando City SC fixture in April, two more Lions games will be broadcast in the UK in May.

Premier Sports 2 will have live coverage of CF Montréal vs Orlando City SC on May 7. FreeSports has live coverage of Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC on May 14. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC – 16.04.2022

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A week after losing 2-4 to Los Angeles FC, Orlando City SC bounced back with a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire, inflicting Fire’s first loss of the season.

With Ercan Kara‘s first City goal proving the difference, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions now visit Columbus Crew for their fourth road trip of the 2022 season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire – 09.04.2022

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After a painful 2-4 home defeat to Los Angeles FC, Orlando City SC must pick themselves up quick for another home game, this time against Chicago Fire.

Suffering consecutive home losses for the first time under Oscar Pareja, we’ve now started 2022 with two victories, two draws, and two defeats. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Chicago Fire vs Orlando City SC – 05.03.2022

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For only the second time in eight MLS seasons, Orlando City SC head into Gameweek 2 with three points already on the board.

Defeating CF Montréal 2-0 in our 2022 home opener, a much-improved second-half performance saw Oscar Pareja‘s side start the season with a super satisfying clean sheet. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs CF Montréal – 27.02.2022

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After a busy off-season of refreshment, anticipation fills the air as Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC kick off the 2022 Major League Soccer campaign.

Starting at home for an eighth consecutive MLS season, City face CF Montréal after our 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs heartache at Nashville SC in November. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC FINALLY signing Facundo Torres

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“It’s done” as Frodo Baggins famously said in the Lord of the Rings! Orlando City SC‘s most protracted transfer saga ever is now over with Facundo Torres officially being announced as the Lions’ second off-season signing.

Signed as a Young Designated Player, the 21-year-old Uruguay international arrives at Exploria Stadium on a four-year deal from current Primera División champions Peñarol. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Ercan Kara?

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After Facundo Torres’ Orlando City SC transfer was unofficially confirmed, Manuel Veth today tweeted that Austrian striker Ercan Kara is “expected to sign as a Designated Player with Orlando City SC”.

With Manuel Veth being Transfermarkt’s Area Manager for North America, Ercan Kara is a completely new name linked with the Lions this off-season. Continue reading

Who are Orlando City SC’s three 2022 MLS SuperDraft picks?

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Whetting the appetite for a brand new Major League Soccer season, the 2022 MLS SuperDraft took place yesterday with Orlando City SC making three picks overall.

After Oscar Pareja‘s Lions selected Jack Lynn, Nathan Dossantos (pictured), and Nick Taylor, Orlando City UK found out a little more about each individual college talent acquired in the draft. Continue reading