With just 45 days until our 2020 MLS home opener against Real Salt Lake, the new Orlando City SC squad numbers have been revealed for our latest signings plus some current player changes too.
With Oscar Pareja‘s Lions very active in the transfer market this off-season having brought in seven new first team faces, here’s what numbers our new-look Lions squad will be wearing this year. Continue reading
The identity of Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC is in even sharper focus after the Lions finally announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Júnior Urso from Corinthians today.
The arrival of the 30-year-old defensive midfielder has been anticipated for weeks now after news first broke that the Lions were close to sealing a deal back in December. Continue reading
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With one new face and two familiar homegrown talents through the door at Exploria Stadium so far this off-season, Orlando City SC are being linked with new arrivals on a daily basis.
Over the past week, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions have been strongly linked with ready-made reinforcements, both Brazilian centre back Antônio Carlos and fellow countryman Júnior Urso, a defensive midfielder. Continue reading
Last week, Orlando City SC‘s 2020 preparations switched up a gear with the hiring of Oscar Pareja and today, the Lions announced a fellow Colombian as the club’s first outfield signing for the year ahead.
Nineteen-year-old defensive or central midfielder Andrés Perea joins the Lions on a one-year loan from Atlético Nacional with an option to buy. Continue reading
This evening (UK time), Orlando City SC officially announced their updated first team roster following the end of the 2019 Major League Soccer campaign.
The first comprehensive evidence as to who is staying, potentially remaining and departing Exploria Stadium before 2020, there were a couple of surprise names in the ‘option declined’ column. Continue reading
As is customary in Major League Soccer, the league requests that clubs release protected player lists at the end of each campaign, and Orlando City SC did just that today.
With the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft taking place on November 19th, new boys Inter Miami and Nashville SC start construction of their inaugural 2019 rosters, but these new franchises won’t be able to sign these 17 Lions stars. Continue reading
Suffering another disappointing season, all eyes are now on Orlando City SC‘s Front Office and Luiz Muzzi who is tasked with sourcing the Lions’ fourth full-time head coach entering only our sixth MLS campaign.
Despite a lot of hard work and effort this year, it wasn’t enough to save James O’Connor his job. However, we’re running another public vote to recognise the standout players in Orlando City SC‘s 2019 season. 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
*GAME RESCHEDULED TO JULY 7 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER*
Just days after facing Philadelphia Union at Exploria Stadium, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC face The U once again in quick succession – this time at Talen Energy Stadium.
After losing 1-3 on July 3, this provides another quick-fire opportunity to steal some points from the impressive Eastern Conference leaders who’ve enjoyed a fine 2019 MLS season so far. Continue reading
