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 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: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 23.08.2019

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Following the sheer agony of conceding a stoppage time equaliser to Minnesota United (1-1), Orlando City SC have to pick themselves up quickly for a huge MLS Rivalry Week fixture against Atlanta United.

Facing the Georgia side for a third time this season, James O’Connor‘s side must now do everything in the power to finally overcome a side they’ve failed to beat in eight separate meetings – an unbearable truth for Lions fans to suffer. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 06.08.2019

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Strap in folks because this is the one we’ve all been waiting for – a simply massive 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semi-final against none other than rivals Atlanta United.

Just the sheer mention of the tie sends adrenaline rushing through the veins in a fixture that is Orlando City SC‘s biggest since becoming a Major League Soccer franchise back in 2015. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 12.05.2019

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Following a disappointing 0-2 home loss to Toronto FC last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC must pick themselves up quickly for a huge trip to rivals Atlanta United.

Facing The Five Stripes for the first time this season, Orlando City SC‘s previous two MLS campaigns have fallen off a cliff in May so it’s vital we pick up a result for squad and supporter belief. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 24.08.2018

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After a crushing stoppage time defeat at D.C. United back on August 12, Orlando City SC are staring in the face of a fourth Major League Soccer season without qualification for the MLS Cup Playoffs.

While it’s still mathematically possible to reach the post-season, this was a game James O’Connor‘s men really needed to win. Following a week off, the Lions now face Eastern Conference leaders Atlanta United. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 13.05.2018

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Securing a record breaking sixth straight MLS victory last weekend, Orlando City SC now face their toughest test yet – an eagerly anticipated visit from rivals Atlanta United.

Following our 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake, spirits are high in Central Florida right now and Jason Kreis‘ Lions will be eager to extend their winning run against a side City fans love to loathe! Continue reading

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