Lamine Sané: The final piece in Orlando City SC’s 2018 jigsaw

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Orlando City SC fans, cast your mind back to late October where the Lions put in a quite shocking display at Philadelphia Union, going down 6-1 in our final game of a tiring and hugely disappointing season.

Fast forward four months and our loyal fanbase has been re-energised once again following the best off-season in all of MLS with 12 new players arriving and Senegalese international centre back Lamine Sané now on his way too. Continue reading

Is THIS how Justin Meram & Oriol Rosell fit into Orlando City SC’s starting XI?

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We’re only three days into a new working week and Orlando City SC have already treated us to two more fantastic winter additions.

Signing Justin Meram from Columbus Crew on Monday and Oriol ‘Uri’ Rosell from Sporting CP yesterday, the excitement ahead of the 2018 MLS campaign is palpable right now. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Justin Meram

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What an incredible start to the week it has been for Orlando City SC supporters who were treated to the big name signing of Justin Meram earlier today.

A marquee arrival having chalked up 188 regular season appearances for Columbus Crew since 2011, the Iraq international has become our tenth signing in an incredibly busy off-season. Continue reading

Orlando City SC acquire Justin Meram in trade with Columbus Crew

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In a huge transfer nobody saw coming before today, Orlando City SC have acquired Iraq international forward Justin Meram in a trade with Columbus Crew.

Still not officially announced by Orlando City SC, ESPNFC claim the Lions have landed Justin Meram in exchange for $1.05 million in Allocation Money plus an international roster spot. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 15.10.2017

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So with one final home fixture remaining for Orlando City SC this 2017 season, Columbus Crew visit Orlando City Stadium for a second time in three months.

A campaign that promised so much for Jason Kreis‘ side, the Lions’ overall performance has been hugely underwhelming this year with only pride to play for in the two fixtures that remain. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 19.08.2017

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It’s reaching now or never stages for Orlando City SC in their bid to reach the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs with Jason Kreis‘ side suffering another defeat (3-1) at New York Red Bulls last time out.

The Lions are a side low on confidence right now having only won TWO of their last SEVENTEEN regular season fixtures. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Houston Dynamo vs Orlando City SC – 06.05.2017

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As part of a demanding double gameweek, there’s no rest for Orlando City SC who travel to Texas to take on Houston Dynamo on Saturday following their narrow 2-1 loss at Toronto FC on Wednesday.

Representing only the second time that the Lions have travelled to BBVA Compass Stadium, the venue was actually the scene of Orlando City SC‘s FIRST EVER MLS victory (0-1) in March 2015. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC – 01.04.2017

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Following the postponement of the New England Revolution fixture in Gamweek Two, Orlando City SC finally face their first road game of 2017 at Columbus Crew on Saturday night.

Heading to MAPFRE Stadium as the ONLY Major League Soccer side with an 100% win record intact, Jason Kreis‘ Lions will be looking to make it three victories from three. Continue reading