STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 12.08.2017

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Alarm bells are ringing for Orlando City SC right now with our disappointing mid-season slump showing no signs of halting.

Staying on the road to face New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena, it’s not getting any easier for the Lions to haul themselves back into an MLS Cup qualification spot.
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Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC trading Luis Gil for Dillon Powers

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If you thought Orlando City SC‘s MLS Secondary Transfer Window business was done, you’d be mistaken.

Completing a late, late trade for Colorado Rapids’ Dillon Powers with Luis Gil heading in the other direction, the deal was secured last night but only announced today. Continue reading

Is THIS man the next through the entrance doors at Orlando City SC?

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With the doors of the MLS Secondary Transfer Window having slammed shut last night, Orlando City SC‘s mid-season signings seemed to stand at two.

That was until news started breaking of a potential last ditch trade deal involving a swap between Colorado Rapids’ Dillon Powers and current Orlando City SC loanee Luis Gil. Continue reading

Is THIS the strongest Orlando City SC XI with Yoshimar Yotún included?

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Following Dom Dwyer‘s landmark trade to Orlando City SC, the Lions have remained active in the transfer market by signing up Peruvian international Yoshimar Yotún.

An incredibly versatile customer, the 27-year-old has won 63 caps for his country and even played in the Champions League during his time spent at Malmö FF. Continue reading

5 things you didn’t know about Orlando City SC’s Yoshimar Yotún

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While Dom Dwyer was anything but a stranger on his return to Orlando City SC last month, Lions new boy Yoshimar Yotún is much more of an unknown quantity.

Becoming Orlando City SC’s second mid-season signing on Friday, the experienced Peruvian international certainly arrives at Orlando City Stadium with pedigree. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 05.08.2017

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With two games against southern MLS rivals Atlanta United now done and dusted, attention switches to Stade Saputo where Orlando City SC take on Montreal Impact on Saturday evening.

Now at a crucial stage of the season with just 12 regular season fixtures to go, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have ground to make up after being lodged in seventh place and two points below the red line following Gameweek 21. Continue reading

WATCH: Relive Kaká’s stunning long range strike against Atlanta United

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It’s safe to say Héctor Villalba isn’t the most popular man with Orlando City SC fans after the Argentine twice denied us vital points in Gameweek 20 and Gameweek 21.

Although the Atlanta United forward’s stoppage time strike salvaged a 1-1 draw for The Five Stripes on Saturday, the biggest game moment belonged to Kaká. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 29.07.2017

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After a gutting late 0-1 defeat to Atlanta United last Friday evening, Orlando City SC have the perfect shot at redemption when heading to Bobby Dodd Stadium this Saturday.

Representing our first ever trip to our southern rivals’ home in MLS, a packed out crowd is expected at the 55,000 capacity venue with Lions supporters travelling in their hundreds. Continue reading

Former New York City FC player on trial with Orlando City SC

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Former New York City FC winger Tony Taylor is currently on trial with Orlando City SC having appeared in a behind closed doors friendly against River Plate yesterday.

As referenced by a tweet from @NYCFCNation this afternoon, the 28-year-old attacker was pictured in purple as he aimed to impress onlookers at Orlando City Stadium. Continue reading

Is THIS the strongest Orlando City SC XI with Dom Dwyer included?

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The feel-good atmosphere around Orlando City SC is palpable right now following Dom Dwyer’s landmark trade to Jason Kreis‘ Lions yesterday.

Signed for up to $1.6 million in Allocation Money, this is a new record for Major League Soccer showing the sheer magnitude of the club’s ambition. Continue reading