STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 29.11.2020

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After defeating New York City FC in the craziest, most incredible penalty shootout you’re ever likely to see, Orlando City SC must keep their feet on the ground for the next and most important game in Lions club history.

Now facing a home tie against New England Revolution in the Eastern Conference semi-final stage of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, Oscar Pareja‘s side are just 270+ minutes away from lifting the MLS Cup trophy. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 21.11.2020

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So this is it folks – the big one! The City Beautiful is set to host an MLS Cup Playoffs game for the first ever time with Orlando City SC facing familiar foes New York City FC.

An occasion we’ve never experienced before, tension is set to reach fever-pitch in this single-elimination knockout game scheduled for high noon at Exploria Stadium. Are you ready to #LightItPurple? Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 04.11.2020

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With two regular season games remaining, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC face Columbus Crew in a game that was originally scheduled for October 11 but postponed due to COVID-19 cases in the Crew staff.

Caleb Porter’s side are currently on 38 points just like City. This game provides the perfect opportunity to jump them in the Eastern Conference standings to third. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 18.10.2020

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Last facing New York Red Bulls just 15 days before this game, Orlando City SC play the New Jersey side again, this time at their Red Bull Arena home.

Even in this short timeframe, there’s been a managerial change in Harrison with former Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber replacing interim head coach Bradley Carnell. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 07.10.2020

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After beating New York Red Bulls 3-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face rivals Atlanta United for the third time this season.

The scene of City’s standout 2020 game so far, a 1-3 victory in August, the Lions will be hungry to avenge Adam Jahn’s devastating last-minute equaliser back on September 5 (1-1). Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 03.10.2020

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Unbeaten in two road games at Sporting Kansas City and FC Dallas, Orlando City SC start their final nine 2020 regular season games with a home fixture against New York Red Bulls.

Currently eight games undefeated, Oscar Pareja has changed the culture in Central Florida with his Lions team currently fourth in the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: FC Dallas vs Orlando City SC – 27.09.2020

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After a fantastic 1-2 win at Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC face another quick turnaround as they head to FC Dallas on Sunday.

Revisiting his beloved Frisco, Texas, Papi is a legend at Toyota Stadium after a glorious 19-year association with FC Dallas as a player then head coach. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire – 19.09.2020

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After the high of beating Florida rivals Inter Miami 2-1, Orlando City SC move into the next phase of MLS play with another home game – this time against Chicago Fire.

A game originally scheduled for March 14 pre-COVID-19, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are confident right now after taking 11 points from a possible 18 in the six-game regional resumption. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 05.09.2020

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After drawing 1-1 at  Nashville SC, Orlando City SC now face Atlanta United in their penultimate game of the MLS regional resumption.

Finally earning a first ever win over The Five Stripes last Saturday, confidence is sky high as the Lions seek a first home victory against their Georgia rivals. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 02.09.2020

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After a landmark 1-3 win over Atlanta United, Orlando City SC face another game in quick succession, this time visiting Nashville SC for the very first time in Major League Soccer.

Only facing Gary Smith’s side a week ago, the Lions travel to Nissan Stadium buoyed by two wins from two, including the recent 3-1 home triumph over the Tennessee side. Continue reading