STATS PREVIEW: CF Montréal vs Orlando City SC – 07.11.2021

After the high drama and high controversy of Orlando City SC‘s 1-1 draw with Nashville SC, the Lions head to CF Montréal to contest their final regular season fixture of the 2021 MLS season.

In stoppage time last Sunday, Alexandre Pato struck Joe Willis’ bar before Andrés Perea prodded home a game winner, only for referee Allen Chapman to incorrectly rule the goal out through VAR, and deny City a clinched spot in the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 29.09.2021

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After a valiant yet painful 2-1 defeat at leaders New England Revolution, Orlando City SC now visit Nashville SC looking to end a four-game losing streak.

With our hopes of qualifying for the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs now hanging in the balance, the Lions need to stop the rot. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 19.09.2021

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Losing 2-4 to CF Montréal and finishing the game with 9 men, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC need to arrest a two-game losing streak away at Philadelphia Union.

Visiting Subaru Park with difficult away trips to New England Revolution and Nashville SC thereafter, Orlando City SC must hang tough to avoid slipping down the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 04.09.2021

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After drawing 0-0 with Florida rivals Inter Miami, Orlando City SC complete a three-game home stretch with the visit of defending 2020 MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew.

Caleb Porter’s side have endured a sub-par 2021 so far. They recently ended a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over rivals FC Cincinnati in the “Hell Is Real” derby. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 27.08.2021

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Showing grit, heart and determination to beat Chicago Fire 1-0, Orlando City SC now face Florida rivals Inter Miami for the third and final time this regular season.

Without Daryl Dike, Pedro Gallese, Jhegson Méndez, Nani (subbed off) and Mauricio Pereyra against Fire, Benji Michel‘s strike sealed a super satisfying hard-fought victory. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 18.08.2021

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After disappointingly exiting the 2021 Leagues Cup to Santos Laguna (0-1), Orlando City SC head to Nashville SC to resume their MLS regular season campaign.

Slipping to fourth in the Eastern Conference, City have worryingly only won two of their last nine fixtures (all competitions) with performances and momentum stagnating of late. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: FC Cincinnati vs Orlando City SC – 07.08.2021

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After a disappointing, yet fair 1-1 draw with Florida rivals Inter Miami, Orlando City SC now fly north to face FC Cincinnati in our first ever visit to TQL Stadium.

Opened in May, the Lions will hope for a successful trip ahead of next week’s break from MLS play, and appearance in the 2021 Leagues Cup quarter-finals. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 04.08.2021

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After an amazing morale-boosting 3-2 comeback victory over rivals Atlanta United, Orlando City SC now face in-state Florida rivals Inter Miami.

It’s another big opportunity to earn regional bragging rights. Not only that but attempting to keep runaway Eastern Conference leaders New England Revolution within sight too. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Chicago Fire vs Orlando City SC – 07.07.2021

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After losing 1-2 to New York Red Bulls, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now fly north to face Eastern Conference strugglers Chicago Fire at Soldier Field.

The Lions’ first MLS visit to the Near South Side venue, this midweek clash will be another test of Orlando City SC‘s squad depth in the hectic mid-season schedule. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 03.07.2021

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What a special group this Orlando City SC squad appears to be! After defeating Florida rivals Inter Miami 1-2 on Friday, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions now face New York Red Bulls at home.

Achieving three wins from three in just six days, confidence is sky-high at Orlando City SC right now with many MLS pundits claiming we’re the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. Continue reading