Orlando City SC’s complete 2020 MLS schedule finally revealed

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Following the release of Orlando City SC‘s first two 2020 Major League Soccer fixtures earlier this month, Lions supporters today learned when each of their 32 other remaining fixtures will be played.

With all MLS franchises’ complete schedules released today, televised games can now be circled, long-haul road trips can be planned, and of course, supporters can start mapping out Orlando City SC‘s quest to reach the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

Calculating Orlando City SC’s LIVE televised fixtures in 2019

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As Orlando City SC fans, we’re entitled to moan about failed playoff bids, referees and rain delays but one thing UK supporters can’t complain about is live televised games.

With a disappointing 2019 Major League Soccer campaign now over, Orlando City UK took this moment to reflect on how many Lions fixtures have been televised live in Great Britain this year. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… James O’Connor’s Orlando City SC exit

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Not even 24 hours after Orlando City SC‘s embarrassing 2-5 home defeat to Chicago Fire on the final day of the 2019 MLS season, the Lions have parted company with head coach James O’Connor.

Contesting 51 Major League Soccer fixtures as City boss (11-27-13), only 11 of these results were victories forcing the Orlando City SC Front Office into immediate action with the post-season having barely begun. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 14.09.2019

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After a valiant, yet frustrating 2-2 draw against runaway Western Conference leaders Los Angeles FC, Orlando City SC face a must-win home game against New England Revolution.

Just four points behind seventh-placed Revs with four games to play, James O’Connor‘s side simply must grab all three points to keep their hopes of reaching the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs alive. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Los Angeles FC – 07.09.2019

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After a miserable 3-0 thumping at San Jose Earthquakes, Orlando City SC have just five regular season fixtures left to try and clinch a spot in the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Achieving that objective looks a tall order right now, especially considering they now face runaway Western Conference leaders and arguably the best MLS regular season side of all-time, Los Angeles FC. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: San Jose Earthquakes vs Orlando City SC – 31.08.2019

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Following the heartbreak of yet another bitter defeat to Atlanta United (0-1), Orlando City SC simply have to respond with a positive result at San Jose Earthquakes.

Currently three points below seventh and eighth-placed Montreal Impact and Toronto FC (both on 37 points), there is no room for error with just six regular season fixtures remaining. Continue reading

Sky Sports televising Orlando City SC’s September fixture against Los Angeles FC

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With no Orlando City SC fixture aired live on Sky Sports since the Lions’ 0-3 triumph at Montreal Impact on June 1, we finally have another.

Sky Sports Football will be televising Orlando City SC’s first ever home fixture against Los Angeles FC in the early hours of Sunday, 8 September (00:30 GMT). Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Minnesota United vs Orlando City SC – 17.08.2019

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After Orlando City SC‘s crucial 1-0 win against Sporting Kansas City, the Lions make their first ever trip to Allianz Field to take on Minnesota United of the Western Conference.

The fixture represents the first ever MLS meeting of Lions club legend Adrian Heath and his former Orlando City SC player James O’Connor in the dugouts as Inchy plots a third consecutive win over the club he served with such distinction. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Sporting Kansas City – 14.08.2019

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Following Orlando City SC’s 1-1 draw at Toronto FC, more MLS action comes thick and fast with the Lions now facing their final double gameweek of 2019.

Now facing a must-win home test against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, another away day beckons at Adrian Heath‘s Minnesota United just three days later. Continue reading