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After a breathless 3-3 draw against New England Revolution last weekend, Orlando City SC visit Audi Field for the very first time as they take on D.C. United, now buoyed by Wayne Rooney’s arrival.
Ben Olsen’s D.C. United currently sit bottom of the Eastern Conference on 18 points but boast four games in hand on Orlando City SC who sit five points above the Black and Red. Continue reading
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On Saturday, Orlando City SC battled to rescue a 3–3 draw at home to playoff qualification rivals New England Revolution (if you still consider us to be in the hunt), only our fourth point out of the last possible 42.
Over those 14 games the Lions have been outscored 40-15 and with a league-high 2.35 goals conceded per game, Orlando City SC are on pace to end on 80 which would obliterate the previous MLS record of 70 set by a leaky Minnesota United in their 2017 debut season. Continue reading
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Justin Meram’s difficult spell with Orlando City SC is over. The 29-year-old was officially traded back to Columbus Crew yesterday in exchange for $750,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and a 2019 international roster spot.
The deal, in isolation, is very good business for Orlando City SC. Continue reading
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Despite taking the lead three times at LA Galaxy last weekend, Orlando City SC still ended up pointless after an inspired hat-trick from Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole the show 4-3.
With many writing off the Lions’ chances heading to StubHub Center, it was a real valiant effort from James O’Connor‘s side who outplayed the hosts in spells with several free-flowing moves. Continue reading
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The 2018 MLS All-Star Game roster is, as always, packed full of the league’s biggest stars. They are key pieces in their teams, they put bums on seats and as a result, they get paid the big bucks.
Of the 28 total players chosen, twelve are current Designated Players and a further eight have had their most recent contracts bought down using allocation money. Continue reading
Another gameweek has come and gone with Orlando City SC‘s losing streak now stretching to nine games after a thumping 4-1 defeat at Los Angeles FC.
Despite James O’Connor‘s recent arrival as new head coach, the Irishman couldn’t help earn the Lions their first league point since May 6th 2018. Continue reading
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A league game on from a desperate 3-0 defeat at Montreal Impact, we now face a home game against guess who? Montreal Impact!
Following that sixth straight morale sapping loss, Orlando City SC called time on Jason Kreis’ time in charge with Bobby Murphy taking the reigns on an interim basis. Continue reading
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What a difference a few weeks makes for Orlando City SC! Following a slow start to 2018, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have now won three consecutive fixtures to propel them to fifth in the Eastern Conference following Gameweek 7.
Now facing San Jose Earthquakes of the Western Conference, this home fixture provides the perfect opportunity to carry on the feel-good factor with forward momentum in the overall standings. Continue reading
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After a hugely exciting off-season with multiple new arrivals at Orlando City Stadium, heads are down at Orlando City SC right now.
Winless in our first three fixtures of the 2018 Major League Soccer season, early pressure is mounting on Jason Kreis with the Lions only earning a single point with plenty of work to do. Continue reading
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After our disappointing 1-2 home loss against Adrian Heath’s Minnesota United, Jason Kreis’ Lions now embark on their first road game of 2018 – a trip to face New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.
Taking on our 2015 MLS expansion rivals for the tenth time, both sides are incredibly familiar with one another, none more so than Jason Kreis who’s coached both franchises. Continue reading
