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With new Orlando City SC head coach Jason Kreis starting on Monday, interim boss Bobby Murphy completes his final game in charge away at MAPFRE Stadium when the Lions face Columbus Crew on Saturday night.
Having picked up a point on the road to Vancouver Whitecaps on the back of a 2-0 defeat at New York Red Bulls, the Lions crucially showed some heart which has been lacking in recent weeks. Continue reading
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According to a report from Portuguese newspaper O Jogo yesterday, Sporting Lisbon have joined Portuguese rivals Benfica in the race to sign Orlando City SC striker Cyle Larin.
The report claims the Canadian international is a player being “evaluated to meet the intent” of Sporting boss Jorge Jesus with the club valuing Larin at around €4 million. Continue reading
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Adrian Heath‘s successor has now been found as Orlando City SC officially announced Jason Kreis as the Lions’ new head coach around 10pm on Tuesday evening (UK time).
One of the outstanding candidates on City’s shortlist, the experienced Kreis has been in and around Major League Soccer since its inception back in 1996. Continue reading
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According to a report from FourFourTwo USA‘s Paul Tenorio yesterday, former New York City FC head coach Jason Kreis is in advanced talks to become the new Orlando City SC boss.
Former sports reporter at the Orlando Sentinel of course, Tenorio’s report has understandably got Orlando City SC Twitter yapping right now. Continue reading
Orlando City SC ceased their scoreless run of three games with an encouraging 2-2 draw over 3,000 miles away from home at Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.
Coming as a huge relief to Lions supporters in the midst of a difficult period for the club following Adrian Heath’s exit, Bobby Murphy‘s side rallied well in a game they might have even won through David Mateos late on. Continue reading
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Interesting reports emerged from Portugal last week with Record claiming that Benfica B are apparently close to signing current Orlando City SC Designated Player Carlos Rivas.
With Record’s report containing few other details at this stage other than the claim they are “close”, this is still firmly a rumour right now. Continue reading
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Turmoil probably isn’t too harsh word to describe the current plight Orlando City SC find themselves within following the Lions’ 2-0 road loss to New York Red Bulls on Wednesday.
With interim head coach Bobby Murphy now having overseen two fixtures whereby City have failed to register a single goal in his brief tenure, things are far from good right now. Continue reading
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Orlando City SC interim head coach Bobby Murphy embarks on his first road trip with the Lions as City face New York Red Bulls away on Wednesday evening.
Travelling to Red Bull Arena for the second time already this season, this week’s game will be the final regular season meeting between the Eastern Conference sides in 2016. Continue reading
Following Adrian Heath’s shock sacking from Orlando City SC in midweek, the first game of post-Inchy era ended up in stalemate as the Lions and Houston Dynamo tied 0-0.
An extremely dull encounter with both sides struggling to produce any real quality, plenty of Lions supporters voiced their frustrations at the full-time whistle with Antonio Nocerino involved in an altercation with fans. Continue reading
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So Adrian Heath is out of the door at Orlando City SC after eight years of loyal, devoted service to the club.
He’s been there since the start and his overall record speaks for itself including two USL Championship triumphs while successfully guiding the Lions through their first Major League Soccer campaign with a respectable, if slightly unlucky, finish. Continue reading
