After a simply horrible refereeing performance from Joe Dickerson at Austin FC (2-2), Orlando City SC are back at Exploria Stadium to face fellow Texan side FC Dallas.
Brandishing red cards to Rodrigo Schlegel and César Araújo at Q2 Stadium, the latter was understandable but Schlegel’s dismissal was really bad at best and grossly incompetent at worst. Continue reading
After overcoming Philadelphia Union 2-1 in the Round of 32 stage of the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Oscar Pareja‘s side now host Florida rivals Inter Miami in the Round of 16.
A mouthwatering fixture and a big opportunity to reach the quarter-finals for the second time in as many cup outings, this is the clubs’ first scheduled meeting in 2022. Continue reading
Bad refereeing calls happen. It’s part of sport. Orlando City SC aren’t perfect and make mistakes too. However, this blog is to highlight the consistent and continued incompetency of PRO Referees since the Lions joined MLS in 2015.
After a really poor call by Joe Dickerson in yesterday’s 2-2 draw at Austin FC, Orlando City UK lists what we believe to be 9 of Orlando City SC‘s worst MLS calls by PRO Referees. Continue reading
After Kyle Smith‘s buzzer beater header in stoppage time at Toronto FC (0-1), Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now head to Texas for their inaugural MLS fixture with Austin FC.
With no meeting between the sides in Austin FC’s inaugural 2021 MLS season, this is City’s first taste of the atmospheric Q2 Stadium as we look to maintain our positive league campaign so far. Continue reading
After the high of defeating Columbus Crew and Tampa Bay Rowdies within just five days, Orlando City SC were brought back down to Earth with a bump last Sunday.
Comfortably swept aside 0-3 by New York Red Bulls at home, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions were worryingly tepid as they passed up a huge opportunity to go top of the Eastern Conference. Continue reading
After a two-season absence due to COVID-19, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is back and so is the eagerly anticipated return of the I-4 Derby.
With Orlando City SC facing old minor league rivals Tampa Bay Rowdies competitively for the first time since 2014, this intriguing third round clash is dripping in nostalgia. Continue reading
For only the second time in eight MLS seasons, Orlando City SC head into Gameweek 2 with three points already on the board.
Defeating CF Montréal 2-0 in our 2022 home opener, a much-improved second-half performance saw Oscar Pareja‘s side start the season with a super satisfying clean sheet. Continue reading
After a busy off-season of refreshment, anticipation fills the air as Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC kick off the 2022 Major League Soccer campaign.
Starting at home for an eighth consecutive MLS season, City face CF Montréal after our 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs heartache at Nashville SC in November. Continue reading
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Following the release of Orlando City SC‘s first two 2022 Major League Soccer fixtures on November 22, Lions supporters have today learned when each of their 32 other remaining fixtures will be played.
With all MLS franchises’ complete regular season schedules released today, televised games can now be circled and Lions supporters can start mapping out Orlando City SC‘s quest to reach the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading
After our 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs heartbreak on Tuesday, yesterday was another sad day for Orlando City SC fans as Nani confirmed he’s leaving the club this off-season.
With Orlando City SC declining to exercise Nani’s option at the end of our 2021 MLS season, the Portuguese departs Exploria Stadium without silverware but a legacy of having turned around the Lions’ losing culture. Continue reading
