Yesterday, respected soccer journalist César Luis Merlo tweeted that Orlando City SC had beaten off competition from Independiente to sign recent Boca Juniors left back Emmanuel Mas.
In a translated version of the original tweet, it read: “Emmanuel Mas will play for Orlando City in the MLS… In the next few hours, medical review and contract signing.” Continue reading
With memories of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs defeat to New England Revolution now faded, anticipation fills the air as Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC kick off the 2021 Major League Soccer campaign.
Starting at home for a seventh consecutive season in MLS, the Lions face fierce Georgia rivals Atlanta United. This was after defying all expectations to finish fifth overall last season. Continue reading
In an action-packed first week of Orlando City SC‘s 2020/21 off-season, it was announced yesterday that longtime Lion Dom Dwyer is entering the free agency market.
With the 30-year-old’s contract expiring at the end of City’s 2020 campaign, the club legend departs Central Florida after a five-year association with the club, spread across two spells in USL (2013) and Major League Soccer (2017-2020). Continue reading
Into the #MLSisBack Tournament quarter-finals after beating Montreal Impact 1-0, Orlando City SC now face their toughest test yet. Western Conference champions Los Angeles FC await in the last eight after beating Seattle Sounders 1-4.
Bob Bradley’s side are favourites to win this tournament but after encouraging performances under Oscar Pareja, this game will prove how far the Lions have come. Continue reading
Establishing Orlando City UK in November 2015, it’s been amazing seeing so many other UK-based MLS accounts appear online ever since.
Doing an amazing job promoting Major League Soccer on British shores, we caught up with James Graham, the founder and creator of D.C. United fan club DC United Kingdom. Continue reading
After drawing 0-0 with Real Salt Lake on MLS opening weekend, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now head west to face Colorado Rapids.
Last visiting Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in April 2018, the Lions will be hoping for a positive result at altitude – 5,200 ft above sea level. Continue reading
After all of the waiting and anticipation, a brand new era is set to begin. Oscar Pareja will make his Lions debut in Orlando City SC‘s 2020 home opener against Real Salt Lake.
Starting at home for a sixth consecutive season in Major League Soccer, Orlando City UK will be attending the game at Exploria Stadium LIVE. All City supporters will hope 2020 is finally the year we reach the MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading
As Orlando City SC fans, we’re entitled to moan about failed playoff bids, referees and rain delays but one thing UK supporters can’t complain about is live televised games.
With a disappointing 2019 Major League Soccer campaign now over, Orlando City UK took this moment to reflect on how many Lions fixtures have been televised live in Great Britain this year. Continue reading
Following a really disappointing 1-1 draw at the Eastern Conference’s bottom side FC Cincinnati, Orlando City SC are now eliminated from contention to reach the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Now facing Chicago Fire at home in a meaningless 2019 MLS Decision Day fixture, it’s still important for James O’Connor‘s side to put in a professional performance to prove to City supporters they care heading into 2020. Continue reading
Surrendering another road lead by conceding two goals in three minutes at Houston Dynamo (2-1), Orlando City SC are almost consigned to their fifth consecutive season without reaching the MLS Cup Playoffs.
On a night that saw playoff qualification rivals New England Revolution, Chicago Fire and Montreal Impact all drop points, the Lions’ late capitulation in Texas was bitterly disappointing for City’s suffering fanbase. Continue reading
