PLAYER RATINGS: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 20.08.2016

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Orlando City SC gained a valuable point on the road at Colorado Rapids on Saturday evening with the 0-0 result meaning City have now tied TWELVE games this season.

Enough to temporarily put Jason Kreis‘ side back above the line in sixth place (28 points), Joe Bendik crucially earned his third clean sheet of the season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 20.08.2016

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There is no respite for Orlando City SC in their MLS Cup play-off push as Jason Kreis‘ Lions continue on the road to face Colorado Rapids on Saturday.

Remarkably playing out their NINTH 2-2 draw of the season at Chicago Fire last time out, City had multiple opportunities to put the game away, eventually costing them in the end. Continue reading

5 things you didn’t know about Matías Pérez García

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One man in contention for an Orlando City SC start against Chicago Fire tomorrow is summer Deadline Day arrival Matías Pérez García.

Arriving as part of a trade which saw Lions fan favourite Darwin Cerén join San Jose Earthquakes, the Argentine looked bright off the bench on his Orlando City SC debut. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Cerén’s exit & García’s Orlando City SC arrival

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While most of us thought that José Aja was going to be Orlando City SC‘s sole mid-season arrival, Deadline Day saw the Lions swap Darwin Cerén for Matías Pérez García.

The trade with San Jose Earthquakes now means an additional attacking midfielder joins Orlando City SC‘s ranks with Jason Kreis seemingly content with his remaining defensive midfield options. Continue reading

DEADLINE DAY: Cerén exits Orlando City SC in trade for García

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There was late drama for Orlando City SC fans to take in late on MLS summer transfer deadline day as Darwin Cerén was traded to San Jose Earthquakes for Matías Pérez García.

A swap that came completely out of the blue, the deal means the Lions gain an international slot from Quakes while trading salary budget space in turn. Continue reading

PLAYER RATINGS: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 31.07.2016

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It feels fantastic to be an Orlando City SC supporter again after the Lions grabbed their first victory in six games when defeating New England Revolution 3-1 at Camping World Stadium on Sunday night.

A debut victory for new head coach Jason Kreis of course, Orlando City SC gained vital Eastern Conference ground on Revs while tying level with Jay Heaps’ side on 26 points with the Lions boasting a game in hand. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 31.07.2016

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A historic game lays in wait on Sunday evening as Orlando City SC take on New England Revolution in Jason Kreis‘ first Major League Soccer fixture as the Lions’ head coach.

Having been appointed back on July 19th, Kreis takes over an Orlando City SC side in seventh place (23 points) in the Eastern Conference after Bobby Murphy oversaw a 2-2 tie at Columbus Crew. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Stoke City – 27.07.2016

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There’s something entirely different for Orlando City SC supporters to look forward to this Wednesday evening as the Lions welcome Stoke City to Titan Soccer Complex in a mid-season friendly.

The Premier League outfit became an official affiliate club to Orlando City SC back in May 2016 and as part of the agreement, this glamorous friendly was scheduled among other benefits. Continue reading