STATS PREVIEW: New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC – 15.06.2022

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Losing 1-3 at home to FC Dallas prior to the league break, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now visit New England Revolution as we edge towards the halfway point of the 2022 MLS regular season.

2021 Supporters’ Shield winners of course, Revs were a formidable opponent last season. However, they’ve surprisingly struggled this season, going 5-4-5 under Bruce Arena. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Charlotte FC – 30.04.2022

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After the high of defeating Columbus Crew and Tampa Bay Rowdies within just five days, Orlando City SC were brought back down to Earth with a bump last Sunday.

Comfortably swept aside 0-3 by New York Red Bulls at home, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions were worryingly tepid as they passed up a huge opportunity to go top of the Eastern Conference. 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 signing Ercan Kara

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Orlando City SC‘s off-season recruitment drive has kicked into another gear after the Lions announced Ercan Kara as their latest signing today.

Signed as a Designated Player, the giant 26-year-old Austrian striker arrives at Exploria Stadium on a three-year deal from Austrian Bundesliga giants Rapid Wien. 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

Twitter reacts to… Nani’s Orlando City SC exit announcement

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After our 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs heartbreak on Tuesday, yesterday was another sad day for Orlando City SC fans as Nani confirmed he’s leaving the club this off-season.

With Orlando City SC declining to exercise Nani’s option at the end of our 2021 MLS season, the Portuguese departs Exploria Stadium without silverware but a legacy of having turned around the Lions’ losing culture. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Julián Álvarez?

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Earlier today, TNT Sports Argentina (@TNTSportsAR) tweeted that Orlando City SC have offered a huge $10 million for River Plate forward Julián Álvarez.

Part of the Argentina squad that won the 2021 Copa América, this huge transfer rumour has #OCTwitter encapsulated right now. 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