Yesterday, respected Portuguese soccer journalist Bruno Andrade tweeted that Benfica’s Franco Cervi is finalising a switch to MLS with Orlando City SC leading the race for the Argentina international winger.
In a translated version of Andrade’s original tweet, it said Oscar Pareja‘s old club FC Dallas have “also shown interest” in Cervi and risk “disrupting the business”. Continue reading
After Alex Leitão cryptically tweeted about a new arrival on Sunday, Orlando City SC officially announced the signing of Alexander Alvarado today.
The 21-year-old Ecuador international becomes the Lions’ second mid-season signing, arriving at Exploria Stadium on loan through the end of 2020 with an option to buy. Continue reading
Pinch us because we’re in dreamland! That’s right – Orlando City SC are just 90 minutes away from their first major honour in the Major League Soccer era.
After defeating Minnesota United 3-1 in the semi-finals, Oscar Pareja‘s now face Portland Timbers in the #MLSisBack Tournament Final on Tuesday, August 11. Continue reading
While Orlando City SC transfer talk has centred around Florinel Coman recently, Sport.Ro linked the Lions to two fellow Romanians Valentin Mihăilă and Nicușor Bancu this week.
If a highly publicised move for Coman fails, Sport.Ro claims Orlando City SC are eyeing an €8 million package deal for the Universitatea Craiova duo. Continue reading
According to a report from Gazeta Sporturilor today, Orlando City SC have offered €9 million for 40% of the rights to Romanian international winger Florinel Coman.
With his club FCSB wanting all that money at once, the Lions are reportedly willing to quadruple his current salary and pay him €750,000. Continue reading
Thought the move was dead? It might not be just yet. Yesterday, Orlando City SC supporters learned that Cruz Azul dramatically pulled out of a swoop for Lions transfer target Alex Castro.
Last week alone, Castro claimed he wanted an Orlando City SC move with Oscar Pareja confirming the Lions’ interest before the player turned 180 degrees by opting to join Liga MX side Cruz Azul instead. Continue reading
The number of Orlando City SC off-season additions currently stands at five and there could well be a significant sixth joining very soon.
According to a report from Peruvian source Trome yesterday, Peruvian international goalkeeper Pedro Gallese has all but signed for Oscar Pareja‘s Lions. Continue reading
Almost two months on from James O’Connor’s exit, Orlando City SC today announced the appointment of Oscar Pareja as the Lions’ new boss and fourth full-time head coach in MLS history.
Most recently coaching Club Tijuana in Liga MX, the 51-year-old is no stranger to Major League Soccer having coached FC Dallas to the MLS Supporters’ Shield and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title in 2016. Continue reading
The last remaining survivor from Orlando City SC‘s inaugural 2015 MLS roster was cut yesterday as news broke that Cristian Higuita is departing Central Florida this winter.
Still pending official confirmation from Orlando City SC, the popular Colombian visited Broken Strings Brewery to say his farewells to the Lions’ supporter groups in a sad ending for the 25-year-old. Continue reading
Not even 24 hours after Orlando City SC‘s embarrassing 2-5 home defeat to Chicago Fire on the final day of the 2019 MLS season, the Lions have parted company with head coach James O’Connor.
Contesting 51 Major League Soccer fixtures as City boss (11-27-13), only 11 of these results were victories forcing the Orlando City SC Front Office into immediate action with the post-season having barely begun. Continue reading
