Orlando City UK attending Orlando City SC away game at Toronto FC on August 10

Orlando City UK attending Orlando City SC away game at Toronto FC on 10 August

When Orlando City SC‘s 2019 fixtures were first released back in January, there was one game that stood out above any other on a personal level – the Lions’ August 10 trip to Toronto FC.

Currently living in the Canadian city – and only a 15-minute walk from BMO Field – since emigrating from the UK back in March, I’m hugely excited to experience my second ever Orlando City SC away day this month. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs FC Dallas – 03.08.2019

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Just three days on from the 2019 MLS All-Star Game, the Exploria Stadium turf sees live action again as Orlando City SC return for a cross-conference clash with Luchi Gonzalez’s FC Dallas.

Just the fourth time the sides have met in Major League Soccer, James O’Connor swaps MLS All-Star head coach duties for his regular day job as his Lions plot a strong finish heading into the season’s final straight. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: MLS All-Stars vs Atlético Madrid – 31.07.2019

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After Orlando was first unveiled as the venue for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game back in September 2018, the showpiece event is now only days away with the MLS All-Stars taking on Atlético Madrid at Exploria Stadium.

Orlando City UK will be in attendance as Orlando City SC head coach James O’Connor leads Major League Soccer’s finest talents as they take on the might of Diego Simeone’s Spanish giants, Los Rojiblancos. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC – 27.07.2019

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Agonisingly losing 0-1 at home against New York Red Bulls, Orlando City SC face one more game before the 2019 MLS All-Star Game takes place at Exploria Stadium – an away assignment at New England Revolution.

The first of two crucial Eastern Conference head-to-heads this season, Bruce Arena has turned a failing Revs franchise around with the Foxborough side now representing direct competition for a place in the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

Orlando City UK attending 2019 MLS All-Star Game on July 31

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Ticking a first ever Orlando City SC away game off our bucket list in June, Orlando City UK is enjoying another first later this July – attending the 2019 MLS All-Star Game!

With Orlando City SC‘s Exploria Stadium home announced as the venue for the momentous occasion back in September 2018, we look forward to Major League Soccer’s best taking on Atlético Madrid on July 31. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… the leaked 2019 MLS All-Star jersey

Twitter reacts to the 2019 MLS All-Star Game jersey

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FootyHeadlines.com today leaked the first images of the new 2019 MLS All-Star jersey that will be worn in the 2019 MLS All-Star Game on July 31 as Major League Soccer’s best take on Atlético Madrid at Orlando City SC‘s Exploria Stadium home.

This year, the 2019 MLS All-Star jersey features the primary colour of the host city Orlando, a bold and vibrant purple, with white and lilac details completing the look. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact – 16.03.2019

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After the heartbreak of suffering a last minute equaliser at Chicago Fire, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC return to Central Florida to take on Montreal Impact at Orlando City Stadium.

Still coached by former Aston Villa head coach Rémi Garde, Impact have won one and lost one of their first two league fixtures in a 2019 MLS campaign that’s seeing them start with six consecutive fixtures on the road. Continue reading

ANNOUNCEMENT: Orlando City UK emigrating to Canada this March

Announcement - Orlando City UK emigrating to Canada this March

Orlando City UK is absolutely thrilled and delighted to announce that author and founder Taylor Williams is emigrating to live in Toronto, Canada this March.

Travelling to live in Canada for two years as part of the International Experience Canada (IEC) programme, Orlando City UK looks forward to supporting Orlando City SC that much closer on the North American continent itself! 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