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After defeating New York City FC in the craziest, most incredible penalty shootout you’re ever likely to see, Orlando City SC must keep their feet on the ground for the next and most important game in Lions club history.
Now facing a home tie against New England Revolution in the Eastern Conference semi-final stage of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, Oscar Pareja‘s side are just 270+ minutes away from lifting the MLS Cup trophy. Continue reading
Having witnessed it all, from the club’s 2010 founding as Austin Aztex to present day, Orlando City UK caught up with the queen of Orlando City SC, Kay Rawlins.
Co-founder and co-owner of the club, plus Orlando City Foundation President, we spoke to Kay about that incredible MLS Cup Playoffs win over New York City FC, about community, plus her answers to a series of miscellaneous Lions questions covering the past 10 years. Continue reading
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So this is it folks – the big one! The City Beautiful is set to host an MLS Cup Playoffs game for the first ever time with Orlando City SC facing familiar foes New York City FC.
An occasion we’ve never experienced before, tension is set to reach fever-pitch in this single-elimination knockout game scheduled for high noon at Exploria Stadium. Are you ready to #LightItPurple? Continue reading
After beating Columbus Crew 2-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC play Nashville SC in their final regular season fixture of the 2020 Major League Soccer season.
Qualifying for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs five games ago, the Lions usually have nothing to play for bar pride on MLS Decision Day but this year, it’s all about getting ready for the post-season. Continue reading
With two regular season games remaining, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC face Columbus Crew in a game that was originally scheduled for October 11 but postponed due to COVID-19 cases in the Crew staff.
Caleb Porter’s side are currently on 38 points just like City. This game provides the perfect opportunity to jump them in the Eastern Conference standings to third. Continue reading
After thumping rivals Atlanta United 4-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC head to Harrison, New Jersey to face Thierry Henry’s Montreal Impact.
The Canadian side currently call Red Bull Arena home due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Lions will be chasing another win to solidify a top four place and a home game seeding for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading
After losing at Inter Miami 2-1, Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium to face their other rival Atlanta United for the fourth and final time this regular season.
It’s been all change this year with The Five Stripes languishing in twelfth place while Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC qualified for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs with five games to spare. Continue reading
After the achievement of clinching qualification to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the very first time, Orlando City SC hit Florida’s Turnpike to visit in-state rivals Inter Miami.
With Toronto FC’s 1-0 win over Atlanta United sealing City’s passage to the post-season, Oscar Pareja‘s side will be craving a first ever victory at Inter Miami CF Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Continue reading
Last facing New York Red Bulls just 15 days before this game, Orlando City SC play the New Jersey side again, this time at their Red Bull Arena home.
Even in this short timeframe, there’s been a managerial change in Harrison with former Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber replacing interim head coach Bradley Carnell. Continue reading
Unlucky to draw 0-0 at Atlanta United, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium for a home game against New York City FC.
Rested after Sunday’s Columbus Crew game was postponed due to two COVID-19 cases in the Crew staff, this is a big opportunity to help solidify a top four place and seeding in the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading
