STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC – 26.08.2020

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After losing 3-2 at Inter Miami, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now return to Exploria Stadium for a first ever meeting with 2020 MLS new boys Nashville SC.

The first action at Exploria Stadium in 179 days, the Lions need to respond after a disappointing showing in Fort Lauderdale. Continue reading

INTERVIEW: Orlando City UK chats to DC United Kingdom

Establishing Orlando City UK in November 2015, it’s been amazing seeing so many other UK-based MLS accounts appear online ever since.

Doing an amazing job promoting Major League Soccer on British shores, we caught up with James Graham, the founder and creator of D.C. United fan club DC United Kingdom. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 23.08.2019

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Following the sheer agony of conceding a stoppage time equaliser to Minnesota United (1-1), Orlando City SC have to pick themselves up quickly for a huge MLS Rivalry Week fixture against Atlanta United.

Facing the Georgia side for a third time this season, James O’Connor‘s side must now do everything in the power to finally overcome a side they’ve failed to beat in eight separate meetings – an unbearable truth for Lions fans to suffer. Continue reading

INTERVIEW: Orlando City UK chats to Orlando City SC’s Kamal Miller

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Signing your first professional MLS contract and making your senior international debut in the same year isn’t the stuff of your average 22-year-old.

But Orlando City SC’s Kamal Miller doesn’t do average. Some said he was “never supposed to be here” but here he is – and how. 2019 was, and still very much is, Kamal’s year! Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 06.08.2019

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Strap in folks because this is the one we’ve all been waiting for – a simply massive 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semi-final against none other than rivals Atlanta United.

Just the sheer mention of the tie sends adrenaline rushing through the veins in a fixture that is Orlando City SC‘s biggest since becoming a Major League Soccer franchise back in 2015. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: D.C. United vs Orlando City SC – 26.06.2019

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Following 25 days without a league game, Orlando City SC return to MLS action against D.C. United at Audi Field in the second and final head-to-head of the 2019 season.

Since our brilliant 0-3 win at Montreal Impact on June 1, the Lions have successfully navigated their way to the quarter-final stage of the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with two gutsy victories against Memphis 901 FC and New England Revolution.
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STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs FC Cincinnati – 19.05.2019

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Following Orlando City SC‘s 2-1 loss at Seattle Sounders on Wednesday, James O’Connor‘s Lions contest their third game in just seven days against FC Cincinnati.

Returning to Orlando City Stadium after a tough two-game road streak, there is a must win feel about this first ever MLS head-to-head with the Orange and Blue.
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STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 12.05.2019

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Following a disappointing 0-2 home loss to Toronto FC last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC must pick themselves up quickly for a huge trip to rivals Atlanta United.

Facing The Five Stripes for the first time this season, Orlando City SC‘s previous two MLS campaigns have fallen off a cliff in May so it’s vital we pick up a result for squad and supporter belief. Continue reading

Orlando City SC to host 2019 MLS All-Star Game

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Orlando City SC‘s Orlando City Stadium will host the 2019 MLS All-Star Game (date and opponent TBC) as officially confirmed by Major League Soccer today.

In news that was first leaked at the beginning of August, MLS have now confirmed that The City Beautiful will host 24th instalment of this annual exhibition fixture. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 24.08.2018

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After a crushing stoppage time defeat at D.C. United back on August 12, Orlando City SC are staring in the face of a fourth Major League Soccer season without qualification for the MLS Cup Playoffs.

While it’s still mathematically possible to reach the post-season, this was a game James O’Connor‘s men really needed to win. Following a week off, the Lions now face Eastern Conference leaders Atlanta United. Continue reading