When Orlando City SC‘s 2019 fixtures were first released back in January, there was one game that stood out above any other on a personal level – the Lions’ August 10 trip to Toronto FC.
Currently living in the Canadian city – and only a 15-minute walk from BMO Field – since emigrating from the UK back in March, I’m hugely excited to experience my second ever Orlando City SC away day this month. Continue reading
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Just three days on from the 2019 MLS All-Star Game, the Exploria Stadium turf sees live action again as Orlando City SC return for a cross-conference clash with Luchi Gonzalez’s FC Dallas.
Just the fourth time the sides have met in Major League Soccer, James O’Connor swaps MLS All-Star head coach duties for his regular day job as his Lions plot a strong finish heading into the season’s final straight. Continue reading
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A transfer no single Orlando City SC supporter foresaw at the start of MLS All-Star week, there’s a new face through the doors at Exploria Stadium – and it’s an exciting one!
That’s right; Orlando City SC completed the signing of Mauricio Pereyra today, assigning the club’s third Designated Player slot to the Uruguayan. Continue reading
With the Major League Soccer Secondary Transfer Window closing shortly on August 7, could there still be room for one more Orlando City SC addition this summer?
On Monday evening, respected Latin American journalist Martin Charquero tweeted that Uruguayan attacking midfielder Mauricio Pereyra is “about to sign a contract with Orlando City”. Continue reading
There’s no time to rest for Orlando City SC right now with James O’Connor‘s Lions returning home to face New York Red Bulls – just three days after our gritty 1-1 draw at Portland Timbers.
Travelling a gruelling 3,062 miles back across the United States to Exploria Stadium, this is the eighth game Orlando City SC has played in just 26 days. Continue reading
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Just as you thought Orlando City SC were content with all the cards in their deck at the midpoint of the season, the Lions added a brand new signing to their 2019 roster today – Robinho.
Not to be confused with his more famous Brazilian namesake who the Lions were linked with back in November 2017, this Robinho joins from Columbus Crew in a trade in exchange for $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money. Continue reading
Following Orlando City SC‘s triumphant penalty shootout victory against New York City FC in the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, James O’Connor‘s Lions face yet another quick turnaround for their home MLS encounter with Columbus Crew.
Taking on Caleb Porter’s side for the second time in only fifteen days, Orlando City SC will take great heart from their professional 0-2 win at MAPFRE Stadium back on June 29. Continue reading
Here at Orlando City UK, we love seeing fellow UK-based football fans take an active interest in Orlando City SC but also Major League Soccer as a whole.
With the huge 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarter-final between the Lions and New York City FC tonight, we saw it fit to speak to Portsmouth-based New York City FC fan @UKNYCFC. Continue reading
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Requiring extra-time to finally overcome New England Revolution 2-1 in the Round of Last 16, Orlando City SC now host 2015 expansion rivals New York City FC in the quarter-final stage of the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
This is the fourth time the Lions have reached the last eight since first being established as a USL side in 2011 and this game represents a huge opportunity to reach a first ever semi-final. Continue reading
Ticking a first ever Orlando City SC away game off our bucket list in June, Orlando City UK is enjoying another first later this July – attending the 2019 MLS All-Star Game!
With Orlando City SC‘s Exploria Stadium home announced as the venue for the momentous occasion back in September 2018, we look forward to Major League Soccer’s best taking on Atlético Madrid on July 31. Continue reading
