STATS PREVIEW: Jacksonville Armada vs Orlando City SC – 15.06.2016

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There’s something different for Orlando City SC supporters to look forward to this midweek as Adrian Heath‘s side plot a revenge mission away at Jacksonville Armada in the fourth round of the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup.

While football pales into insignificance given the tragic Orlando shooting that has rocked The City Beautiful this past week, there’s of course extra incentive for Orlando City SC to achieve progression on Wednesday evening. Continue reading

5 things to watch in Jacksonville Armada vs Orlando City SC

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With just 22 days left to go until Orlando City SC’s Major League Soccer opener against Real Salt Lake on March 6th, today the Lions build on their pre-season preparations by travelling upstate to face Jacksonville Armada of the NASL.

Having opened their pre-season account in routine style with a 4-0 win over Eastern Florida State College last weekend, there will be a step up in quality today and furthermore on Saturday February 27th when Adrian Heath‘s men go up against Brazilian outfit Bahia at the Citrus Bowl.
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Florida Derby will kick-off Orlando City SC’s 2016 preparations



With the Lions’ second ever Major League Soccer campaign edging ever closer, Orlando City SC fans can almost smell it now with a pre-season fixture against Jacksonville Armada FC having been scheduled for next month (Saturday February 13th).

A Florida Derby by nature, Adrian Heath’s side will pit their wits against the NASL outfit 141 miles up the coast at Community First Park with a kick-off time of 6PM  ET. Continue reading