STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 16.09.2017

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Banishing an eight-game winless streak with all three points at D.C. United last weekend, Orlando City SC have at least restored some pride.

Although our 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs dream is in tatters, it was simply great to see the Lions get back to winning ways despite the context of the victory. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: D.C. United vs Orlando City SC – 09.09.2017

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It’s a battle between the Eastern Conference’s bottom two sides as a wounded Orlando City SC travel to RFK Stadium to take on Ben Olsen’s D.C. United on Saturday.

Thrashed 4-0 at New England Revolution last time out, the Lions’ coaching staff and players really need to do some soul searching with the performance nowhere near required standard. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC – 02.09.2017

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It’s downright depressing being an Orlando City SC supporter right now with the Lions winless in their last SEVEN MLS fixtures.

Part of a run of just TWO wins in our last NINETEEN regular season encounters, Jason Kreis‘ side sat just THREE points off the bottom of the Eastern Conference following Gameweek 25. Continue reading

Calculating Orlando City SC’s LIVE televised games in 2017

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As Orlando City SC fans, we’re entitled to moan about referees, sloppy play and rain delays but one thing UK supporters can’t whine about is live televised games.

With the 2017 Major League Soccer campaign reaching its latter stages, Orlando City UK took this moment to reflect on how many Lions fixtures Sky Sports have decided to air this year. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 19.08.2017

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It’s reaching now or never stages for Orlando City SC in their bid to reach the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs with Jason Kreis‘ side suffering another defeat (3-1) at New York Red Bulls last time out.

The Lions are a side low on confidence right now having only won TWO of their last SEVENTEEN regular season fixtures. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 05.08.2017

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With two games against southern MLS rivals Atlanta United now done and dusted, attention switches to Stade Saputo where Orlando City SC take on Montreal Impact on Saturday evening.

Now at a crucial stage of the season with just 12 regular season fixtures to go, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have ground to make up after being lodged in seventh place and two points below the red line following Gameweek 21. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 29.07.2017

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After a gutting late 0-1 defeat to Atlanta United last Friday evening, Orlando City SC have the perfect shot at redemption when heading to Bobby Dodd Stadium this Saturday.

Representing our first ever trip to our southern rivals’ home in MLS, a packed out crowd is expected at the 55,000 capacity venue with Lions supporters travelling in their hundreds. Continue reading

Transfer needs: What does the table tell Orlando City SC?

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With Jason Kreis‘ one-year anniversary having passed on July 19th, it seems as good a time as any to assess how far Orlando City SC have come under his guidance.

As this post is written, the Lions currently find themselves two points outside the 2017 MLS Cup qualification spots having previously been above the red line all season long. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 21.07.2017

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It’s the one we’ve all been waiting folks! The first ever Major League Soccer meeting between Orlando City SC and Atlanta United is nearly upon us.

A huge game anyway, the fixture has now taken on even greater significance with only just ONE point separating both sides in the Eastern Conference following Gameweek 19. Continue reading