STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Charlotte FC – 30.04.2022

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After the high of defeating Columbus Crew and Tampa Bay Rowdies within just five days, Orlando City SC were brought back down to Earth with a bump last Sunday.

Comfortably swept aside 0-3 by New York Red Bulls at home, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions were worryingly tepid as they passed up a huge opportunity to go top of the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Nani’s Orlando City SC exit announcement

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After our 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs heartbreak on Tuesday, yesterday was another sad day for Orlando City SC fans as Nani confirmed he’s leaving the club this off-season.

With Orlando City SC declining to exercise Nani’s option at the end of our 2021 MLS season, the Portuguese departs Exploria Stadium without silverware but a legacy of having turned around the Lions’ losing culture. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs D.C. United – 02.10.2021

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After heroically rescuing a two-goal deficit at Nashville SC (2-2), Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium for a must-win fixture against D.C. United following a tough three-game road streak.

Now sitting perilously above the red line by just two points, seventh-placed City have just 7 regular season games remaining to reach the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC’s Dom Dwyer entering free agency

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In an action-packed first week of Orlando City SC‘s 2020/21 off-season, it was announced yesterday that longtime Lion Dom Dwyer is entering the free agency market.

With the 30-year-old’s contract expiring at the end of City’s 2020 campaign, the club legend departs Central Florida after a five-year association with the club, spread across two spells in USL (2013) and Major League Soccer (2017-2020). Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City SC – 23.09.2020

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After thrashing Chicago Fire 4-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC hit the road for the first time in four games to face Western Conference high-flyers Sporting Kansas City.

Going 1-1-2 in four away games so far this season, this midweek visit to Children’s Mercy Park comes just four days before a Pareja reunion at FC Dallas. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 02.09.2020

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After a landmark 1-3 win over Atlanta United, Orlando City SC face another game in quick succession, this time visiting Nashville SC for the very first time in Major League Soccer.

Only facing Gary Smith’s side a week ago, the Lions travel to Nissan Stadium buoyed by two wins from two, including the recent 3-1 home triumph over the Tennessee side. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Portland Timbers vs Orlando City SC – 11.08.2020

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Pinch us because we’re in dreamland! That’s right – Orlando City SC are just 90 minutes away from their first major honour in the Major League Soccer era.

After defeating Minnesota United 3-1 in the semi-finals, Oscar Pareja‘s now face Portland Timbers in the #MLSisBack Tournament Final on Tuesday, August 11. Continue reading

Orlando City SC vs Minnesota United #MLSisBack preview with The English Lion and MLS UK Show

Ahead of Orlando City SC vs Minnesota United, we caught up with Dan Berridge from The English Lion and Elliot Holman from MLS UK Show to preview the #MLSisBack Tournament semi-final.

Reflecting on an unforgettable quarter-final against Los Angeles FC, we also pick our standout City moments so far. Watch the full interview by clicking play above. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Minnesota United – 06.08.2020

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Into the #MLSisBack Tournament semi-finals after beating favourites Los Angeles FC, Orlando City SC now face their biggest club game yet.

Legendary former head coach Adrian Heath and his Minnesota United side await in the last four after beating San Jose Earthquakes 1-4. Continue reading