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So Orlando City SC ran out 3-1 winners over Saint Louis FC in the first unofficial fixture at Orlando City Stadium yesterday with Kaká (who else!) the first goalscorer at our new facility.
The friendly taught us a few things but one eye-catching factor was the new squad numbers worn by the Lions’ off-season arrivals and those players switching things up for 2017. Continue reading
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It’s finally here guys! Today marked the official launch of the brand new 2017 Orlando City SC home jersey and last week’s leak proved to be totally accurate.
A slick new look released in line with the Lions’ #ComingHome celebrations, Jason Kreis‘ side will competitively wear the jersey for the very first time against New York City FC in our 2017 MLS home opener. Continue reading
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With Jonathan Spector arriving at Orlando City SC on Tuesday and Kaylyn Kyle bidding goodbye to Orlando Pride on Wednesday, Thursday saw the dramatic departure of long-time Lions star Kevin Molino.
Traded to Adrian Heath‘s Minnesota United alongside Patrick McLain, Kevin Molino‘s trade is now firmly among the most expensive deals in MLS history. Continue reading
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Addressing a key area of weakness, Orlando City SC completed the noteworthy signature of United States international Jonathan Spector on Tuesday evening (UK time).
The versatile 30-year-old defender joins after mutually agreeing his departure from Birmingham City with the Illinois-native capable of playing at centre back, right back or in defensive midfield. Continue reading
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So with six hours left to run in our latest Orlando City UK poll, it seems the majority of Orlando City SC fans want to see the Lions play a 4-4-2 (Midfield Diamond) formation in 2017.
While we know this is Jason Kreis‘ favoured formation of course, today we’re debating whether our strongest current personnel are best suited to that system, or something different altogether. Continue reading
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While Orlando City SC‘s first two 2017 Major League Soccer fixtures were revealed last month, Lions supporters today learned just when each of their remaining 32 other games will be played.
With the full 2017 Major League Soccer schedule now released to the public, televised games can be pencilled in, vacation plans can be forged and City fans now know when we’ll be facing Adrian Heath for the first time! Continue reading
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In the week that Luke Boden confirmed his Orlando City SC exit by thanking Lions fans for six years of support, Jason Kreis‘ Lions signed extra cover at left back yesterday.
Indeed, 22-year-old Brazilian Victor Giro – otherwise known as ‘PC‘ – became Orlando City SC‘s fourth off-season arrival, penning a four-year contract at Orlando City Stadium. Continue reading
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The number of Orlando City SC off-season arrivals now stands at three with experienced Canadian international midfielder Will Johnson having joined the Lions earlier today.
Signing a two-year contract with an option for a third, the 29-year-old looks a shrewd purchase having won MLS Cup twice while earning 41 caps with his national side. Continue reading
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After Orlando City SC‘s reported pursuit of Bordeaux’s Grégory Sertic seemed to go cold on Tuesday, there has been more positive updates regarding Will Johnson.
The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that Orlando City SC have now agreed a deal in principle for the 29-year-old Canadian international midfielder. Continue reading
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So MLS Expansion Draft day has come and gone but Orlando City SC have secured their first new signing of the off-season and his name is Donny Toia.
With Jason Kreis‘ Lions signing Toia from Atlanta United in exchange for their natural first-round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, the left back is an immediate replacement for Mikey Ambrose who joined Gerardo Martino’s side yesterday. Continue reading
