STATS PREVIEW: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC – 18.05.2018

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And so our unbeaten streak this season ended at six games! Going down 1-2 to bitter rivals Atlanta United last time out, there’s no need to feel defeatist however.

Running the Eastern Conference leaders close yet again, there was no doubt The Five Stripes deserved their victory but nobody should be pressing the panic button right now. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 29.04.2018

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Four straight victories in a row! That is the fantastic reality for Orlando City SC right now with our 3-2 victory over San Jose Earthquakes taking us to third in the Eastern Conference.

After a shaky start, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have displayed a marked improvement in each passing game with the first 70 minutes against Quakes a genuine joy to watch! Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 31.03.2018

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After a hugely exciting off-season with multiple new arrivals at Orlando City Stadium, heads are down at Orlando City SC right now.

Winless in our first three fixtures of the 2018 Major League Soccer season, early pressure is mounting on Jason Kreis with the Lions only earning a single point with plenty of work to do. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs D.C. United – 03.03.2018

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After the busiest and most exciting off-season in Orlando City SC history, our 2018 MLS home opener against D.C. United is now only days away.

Opening the season at home for a fourth consecutive season in Major League Soccer, Orlando City Stadium will be vociferous cauldron of purple as The Wall cheer on a new-look Lions side. 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

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC finally signing Josué Colmán

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In news Lions supporters have been anticipating for weeks now, Orlando City SC have finally confirmed the signing of Paraguayan midfielder Josué Colmán.

Joining Orlando City SC from Cerro Porteño in a five-year contract including club options, the 19-year-old’s arrival takes our winter signings tally to seven. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to Orlando City SC signing Sacha Kljestan

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So the news is now official folks! United States international midfielder Sacha Kljestan is now an Orlando City SC player.

Jason Kreis‘ Lions have acquired the 32-year-old and $150,000 in Targeted Allocation Money in exchange for both Tommy Redding and Carlos Rivas who now join New York Red Bulls. Continue reading

Sacha Kljestan joining Orlando City SC in trade for TWO Lions stars

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In the biggest roll of the dice for Orlando City SC this off-season, New York Red Bulls captain Sacha Kljestan is joining the Lions in a trade for two Lions stars.

Late on Tuesday evening (UK time), ESPN soccer columnist Jeffrey Carlisle tweeted that Kljestan is joining Jason Kreis‘ side in exchange for both Carlos Rivas and Tommy Redding. Continue reading

Could this man be the next winter signing for Orlando City SC?

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With Orlando City SC completing transfers for both Mohamed El-Munir and Jose Villarreal yesterday, there is already word about the next potential incoming.

In what would be a controversial move amongst Lions supporters, MLS reporter Jeff Rueter tweeted that Orlando City SC are “finalizing” a deal for New York Red Bulls captain Sacha Kljestan. Continue reading