STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 18.07.2018

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After our morale boosting 2-1 win over Toronto FC, it’s time for Orlando City SC to switch their attention to a quarter-final tie against Philadelphia Union in the last eight of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Travelling to Talen Energy Stadium to face Jim Curtin’s side for a place in the last four, a victory would represent the furthest Orlando City SC have progressed in this competition. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 14.07.2018

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Another gameweek has come and gone with Orlando City SC‘s losing streak now stretching to nine games after a thumping 4-1 defeat at Los Angeles FC.

Despite James O’Connor‘s recent arrival as new head coach, the Irishman couldn’t help earn the Lions their first league point since May 6th 2018. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Los Angeles FC vs Orlando City SC – 07.07.2018

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Only we can dig ourselves out of this hole. After an eighth successive loss in MLS to rivals Atlanta United, Orlando City SC are desperately sliding towards the foot of the Eastern Conference.

But could there be hope? Orlando City SC announced the arrival James O’Connor as new head coach last Friday with the Irishman taking charge for the first time at Los Angeles FC as he faces the mammoth task of turning our failing season around. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… James O’Connor’s Orlando City SC appointment

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Exactly two weeks on from Jason Kreis’ exitOrlando City SC  announced the appointment of James O’Connor as the Lions’ new head coach today.

A former Lion himself having made 41 league appearances for Orlando City SC in their USL form, the 38-year-old Irishman returns to Central Florida after a successful stint at Louisville City. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 30.06.2018

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No matter which way you look at it, Orlando City SC are in a hole right now with a 0-2 home loss to Montreal Impact consigning the Lions to a seventh straight loss in Major League Soccer.

While it would be counterproductive to slate the team too much in our current state, it’s safe to say Orlando City SC‘s performance left a lot to be desired with Evan Bush untroubled in a hugely forgettable game at Orlando City Stadium. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact – 23.06.2018

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A league game on from a desperate 3-0 defeat at Montreal Impact, we now face a home game against guess who? Montreal Impact!

Following that sixth straight morale sapping loss, Orlando City SC called time on Jason Kreis’ time in charge with Bobby Murphy taking the reigns on an interim basis. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: D.C. United vs Orlando City SC – 20.06.2018

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There’s another break from league play this Wednesday evening as Orlando City SC travel to D.C. United in the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16.

The first game since Jason Kreis parted company with the club on Friday, Bobby Murphy will take charge of the Lions at Maryland SoccerPlex. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 13.06.2018

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The fourth and final game of a demanding four-game road streak for Orlando City SC, Jason Kreis‘ Lions now head East across Canada to take on Rémi Garde’s Montreal Impact.

Heading to Stade Saputo following a 5-2 thrashing at Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, Orlando City SC will be eager to grab all three points against one of the Eastern Conference’s weaker franchises. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Orlando City SC – 09.06.2018

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It can’t be happening again, can it? Right now, it appears as if Orlando City SC are enduring something of a summertime sadness for the second consecutive season.

Losing our last four straight games in Major League Soccer, injuries haven’t helped matters but the fact is that Orlando City SC are sinking down the Eastern Conference with each passing week. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 02.06.2018

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Orlando City SC‘s six-game winning streak is now a distant memory having suffered our third consecutive loss against Chicago Fire (1-2) last weekend.

A late Alan Gordon screamer settled a game that Orlando City SC had actually dominated with the Lions squandering numerous second-half plays to find no way beyond Patrick McLain. Continue reading