STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 20.07.2020

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After a 1-3 victory against New York City FC in the #MLSisBack Tournament, Orlando City SC face their final Group A game against Philadelphia Union with qualification already sealed.

Not the final Group A game we were expecting after Nashville SC were withdrawn, both the Lions and Union have already qualified after each securing two wins from two. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 14.07.2020

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After a rousing 2-1 win against Inter Miami in the #MLSisBack Tournament, Orlando City SC face their next Group A game against 2015 MLS expansion rivals New York City FC.

A familiar foe to Lions supporters everywhere, The Pigeons hit the turf at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex after losing 0-1 against Philadelphia Union in their first group game. Continue reading

Two Orlando City SC #MLSisBack Group A fixtures LIVE on FreeSports

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The free-to-air FreeSports is showing LIVE coverage of Orlando City SC‘s rescheduled game against New York City FC and LIVE coverage of the newly announced game against Philadelphia Union.

With #MLSisBack Tournament Group A switching from six teams to four teams following Nashville SC’s withdrawal and Chicago Fire’s group swap, British-based Lions fans can now watch every group game live. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 08.07.2020

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After all of the waiting and anticipation, we finally have an Orlando City SC fixture this week and what a fixture too!

There won’t be any supporters but every soccer fan is relieved we’re finally getting the #MLSisBack Tournament underway with the inaugural Florida Derby – Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami. Continue reading

FreeSports televising two Orlando City SC #MLSisBack Group A fixtures

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After we discovered Sky Sports Football are showing live coverage of Orlando City SC versus Inter Miami in the #MLSisBack Tournament opener, there’s more good news for British Lions fans.

The free-to-air FreeSports is showing live coverage of Orlando City SC‘s Group A game against New York City FC and delayed coverage of the matchday three game against Nashville SC. Continue reading

Is THIS 22-year-old winger about to sign for Orlando City SC?

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According to murmurings online this week, 22-year-old Tunisian winger Aziz Chtioui has signed with an unnamed Major League Soccer club believed to be Orlando City SC.

The Tunisia Under-23 international recently confirmed an MLS switch himself on his Facebook account. Today, @ES_TUNIS_NEWS claims the club in question is Oscar Pareja‘s Lions. Continue reading

Orlando City SC credited with an interest in signing Valère Germain

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Orlando City SC transfer targets have been thin on the ground since COVID-19 delayed the MLS season but a new name has been linked with the Lions today – Valère Germain.

According to France Football, Oscar Pareja‘s side are one of three clubs interested in signing the 30-year-old Marseille forward whose contract expires in June 2021. Continue reading

Who are Orlando City SC transfer targets Valentin Mihăilă & Nicușor Bancu?

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While Orlando City SC transfer talk has centred around Florinel Coman recently, Sport.Ro linked the Lions to two fellow Romanians Valentin Mihăilă and Nicușor Bancu this week.

If a highly publicised move for Coman fails, Sport.Ro claims Orlando City SC are eyeing an €8 million package deal for the Universitatea Craiova duo. Continue reading

Orlando City SC reportedly finalising transfer of 22-year-old star

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According to a new report from Romanian source Digi Sport yesterday, FCSB owner Gigi Becali is negotiating the sale of Florinel Coman to Orlando City SC.

The Lions have been strongly linked with the Romanian international since February and the latest report claims a €9 million deal is set to be struck with City paying the fee in three instalments. Continue reading

Are these Orlando City SC’s 10 best goals in MLS so far?

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With the COVID-19 outbreak causing chaos worldwide, Major League Soccer today extended the suspension of league play until May.

With no Orlando City SC fixture scheduled until May 10th at the very earliest, Orlando City UK used this self-isolation period to compile what we think are the Lions’ 10 best goals in MLS to date. Continue reading