Five MLS stars that Orlando City SC can’t stand facing

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Now five years into our Major League Soccer journey, that’s been more than enough time for The Wall and Orlando City SC supporters to learn exactly who to despise around the league.

With the Lions not exactly earning a reputation for fine defending since entering MLS, here are five all too familiar foes that Orlando City SC simply can’t stand facing. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Los Angeles FC – 07.09.2019

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After a miserable 3-0 thumping at San Jose Earthquakes, Orlando City SC have just five regular season fixtures left to try and clinch a spot in the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Achieving that objective looks a tall order right now, especially considering they now face runaway Western Conference leaders and arguably the best MLS regular season side of all-time, Los Angeles FC. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: San Jose Earthquakes vs Orlando City SC – 31.08.2019

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Following the heartbreak of yet another bitter defeat to Atlanta United (0-1), Orlando City SC simply have to respond with a positive result at San Jose Earthquakes.

Currently three points below seventh and eighth-placed Montreal Impact and Toronto FC (both on 37 points), there is no room for error with just six regular season fixtures remaining. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 23.08.2019

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Following the sheer agony of conceding a stoppage time equaliser to Minnesota United (1-1), Orlando City SC have to pick themselves up quickly for a huge MLS Rivalry Week fixture against Atlanta United.

Facing the Georgia side for a third time this season, James O’Connor‘s side must now do everything in the power to finally overcome a side they’ve failed to beat in eight separate meetings – an unbearable truth for Lions fans to suffer. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC – 10.08.2019

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Following Orlando City SC‘s gutting 0-2 defeat to rivals Atlanta United in the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semi-final, James O’Connor‘s Lions now head to Toronto FC away – a game Orlando City UK is attending live.

Facing the Canadian side for the second and final time this season, the stakes are ultra high with games running out for The Reds and Lions who are both scrapping it out for a place in the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 06.08.2019

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Strap in folks because this is the one we’ve all been waiting for – a simply massive 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semi-final against none other than rivals Atlanta United.

Just the sheer mention of the tie sends adrenaline rushing through the veins in a fixture that is Orlando City SC‘s biggest since becoming a Major League Soccer franchise back in 2015. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: MLS All-Stars vs Atlético Madrid – 31.07.2019

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After Orlando was first unveiled as the venue for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game back in September 2018, the showpiece event is now only days away with the MLS All-Stars taking on Atlético Madrid at Exploria Stadium.

Orlando City UK will be in attendance as Orlando City SC head coach James O’Connor leads Major League Soccer’s finest talents as they take on the might of Diego Simeone’s Spanish giants, Los Rojiblancos. Continue reading

Orlando City UK attending 2019 MLS All-Star Game on July 31

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Ticking a first ever Orlando City SC away game off our bucket list in June, Orlando City UK is enjoying another first later this July – attending the 2019 MLS All-Star Game!

With Orlando City SC‘s Exploria Stadium home announced as the venue for the momentous occasion back in September 2018, we look forward to Major League Soccer’s best taking on Atlético Madrid on July 31. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 12.05.2019

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Following a disappointing 0-2 home loss to Toronto FC last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC must pick themselves up quickly for a huge trip to rivals Atlanta United.

Facing The Five Stripes for the first time this season, Orlando City SC‘s previous two MLS campaigns have fallen off a cliff in May so it’s vital we pick up a result for squad and supporter belief. Continue reading

Who are Orlando City SC transfer targets Andrés Ponce & Bruno Godeau?

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With over 10 new signings through the door at Orlando City Stadium so far this MLS off-season, Orlando City SC are still being linked with further new arrivals.

Over the past week, Venezuela international striker Andrés Ponce and Belgian centre back Bruno Godeau have both been linked with transfers to Central Florida. Continue reading