STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union – 03.07.2019

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After recording a fantastic professional 0-2 win at Columbus Crew, Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium to face Philadelphia Union after a three-game road streak.

The final Eastern Conference opponent we are yet to face this season, this is the first of two back-to-back games against Jim Curtin’s table toppers who’ve taken everybody by surprise so far in 2019. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 19.06.2019

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A week on from our fourth round triumph, Orlando City SC fill the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup break with another 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fixture, this time a Round of Last 16 tie against New England Revolution.

After completing a professional job to defeat USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC 1-3 last Wednesday, morale is high right now with that result following a superb 0-3 MLS win at Montreal Impact. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 27.04.2019

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Following the euphoria of an 88th minute game winner against Vancouver Whitecaps (1-0) last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Lions head up the Eastern Seaboard to face New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

Securing three victories, two draws and three defeats so far, it’s safe to say Orlando City SC are an improving side following a nightmare 2018. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Vancouver Whitecaps – 20.04.2019

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Following a narrow 2-1 loss at Real Salt Lake and our third defeat of the 2019 Major League Soccer campaign, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC will look to bounce back at home against Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Canadian side embark on their furthest trip of the MLS season with new head coach Marc Dos Santos having just earned his first league victory at the seventh attempt against Los Angeles FC (1-0) on Wednesday. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City SC – 13.04.2019

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The first home victory of 2019 has now been secured but Orlando City SC pushed their supporters’ heart rates to the max as they overcame Colorado Rapids 4-3 in an all-action thriller last weekend.

Coming from behind twice in the game to salvage all three points, James O’Connor‘s Lions now head west to Utah to face Rapids’ principal rivals Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium. Continue reading

New 2019 Orlando City SC squad numbers revealed

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With just 24 days until our MLS home opener against New York City FC and just 10 days until the Orlando City Invitational fixture against the same opposition, Orlando City SC has now revealed their squad numbers for 2019.

With James O’Connor‘s Lions extremely active in the transfer market this off-season having brought in over 10 new faces, here’s what numbers our new-look Lions squad will be wearing this year. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC’s João Moutinho – Mohamed El-Munir trade

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You simply cannot take your eyes off Orlando City SC right now with off-season transfer activity beginning with a vengeance!

Recruiting Tesho Akindele on Sunday, the Lions announced their second signing in only three days with City acquiring Los Angeles FC defender João Moutinho in exchange for Mohamed El-Munir today. Continue reading

Whatever happened to… Orlando City SC’s 2014 MLS Expansion Draft picks?

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With FC Cincinnati joining Major League Soccer in 2019, the Orange and Blue will soon be selecting unprotected players under MLS contracts in the forthcoming 2018 MLS Expansion Draft on December 11.

Alan Koch’s side have already acquired the likes of former Portland Timbers star Fanendo Adi and San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe on loan. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 28.10.2018

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After the pick me up of a dramatic 2-1 victory over Columbus Crew and our first Major League Soccer win since July 14, Orlando City SC now travel to New York Red Bulls on MLS Decision Day 2018.

The final fixture of a campaign to forget, this fixture has massive implications for who is crowned 2018 Eastern Conference champions with just one point separating first-placed Atlanta United and second-placed New York Red Bulls heading into game 34. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: FC Dallas vs Orlando City SC – 06.10.2018

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Suitably rested with no fixture last weekend, Orlando City SC taste their first MLS action in 14 days with a testing away fixture at Western Conference leaders FC Dallas.

Travelling to Frisco, Texas with heads a little higher following an improved performance in our 0-0 draw against Houston Dynamo, James O’Connor‘s side are now battling to avoid finishing bottom of the Eastern Conference. Continue reading