Orlando City UK celebrates our seventh birthday: 2022 round-up

Wow, what an incredible 2022 we’ve had! Today, we’re celebrating our seventh birthday here at Orlando City UK with our Official International Fan Club of Orlando City SC established seven years ago.

In our eighth MLS season, 2022 was the year the Lions finally got their hands on their first major silverware. Triumphantly winning the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, our loyal UK supporters keenly supported every step of the way from the United Kingdom. Continue reading

Arsenal plotting January swoop for Orlando City SC star?

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At the start of Orlando City SC‘s off-season, there’s already a huge transfer rumour surfacing. Premier League giants Arsenal have today been linked with a January swoop for Facundo Torres.

The Evening Standard’s Simon Collings claims “the Gunners are due to hold talks with the Uruguayan international’s agent as they target a right winger to provide competition for Bukayo Saka.” Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Arsenal – 20.07.2022

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There’s a break (if you’d call it that) from Major League Soccer play as Orlando City SC welcome Premier League giants Arsenal to Exploria Stadium for the FC Series Clash of Nations 2022.

Forging part of the Gunners’ 2022/23 pre-season preparations, Mikel Arteta’s side are adored around the world and this glamorous friendly fixture will underline Orlando City SC‘s name on the global soccer map. Continue reading

Orlando City SC to face Arsenal at Exploria Stadium on July 20

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Being a die-hard Arsenal and Orlando City SC supporter myself, I couldn’t believe yesterday’s news that City will be facing the Gunners in a mid-season friendly at Exploria Stadium on Wednesday, July 20.

Dubbed the FC Series Clash of Nations 2022, this is Orlando City SC‘s first ever friendly with Arsenal, a game sure to capture the imagination in Central Florida. Continue reading