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

Orlando City SC vs Los Angeles FC #MLSisBack preview with Evan Weston

Ahead of Orlando City SC vs Los Angeles FC, we caught up with Orlando City SC broadcast announcer and play-by-play commentator Evan Weston to preview the #MLSisBack Tournament clash.

Also reflecting on the Lions’ tournament so far as well as Evan’s own soccer journey, watch the full interview by clicking play above. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Los Angeles FC – 31.07.2020

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Into the #MLSisBack Tournament quarter-finals after beating Montreal Impact 1-0, Orlando City SC now face their toughest test yet. Western Conference champions Los Angeles FC await in the last eight after beating Seattle Sounders 1-4.

Bob Bradley’s side are favourites to win this tournament but after encouraging performances under Oscar Pareja, this game will prove how far the Lions have come. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact – 25.07.2020

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After the thrill of winning #MLSisBack Group A with seven points from nine, Orlando City SC now face Montreal Impact. The Round-of-16 matchup will decide who claims a place in the quarter-finals.

After going unbeaten in three group stage matches, Oscar Pareja has brought a feel-good factor back to The City Beautiful. This game is another huge opportunity to show MLS just how much progression we’ve made in a short space of time. Continue reading

Orlando City SC #MLSisBack Group A review with Lionsblog, Orlando Lions Den Podcast and The English Lion

We joined Lionsblog, Orlando Lions Den Podcast and The English Lion to review Orlando City SC‘s three matches in the #MLSisBack Tournament so far.

With the Lions winning Group A with seven points from nine, we talk about team expectations, standout players so far, and how Oscar Pareja is slowly turning around the club’s culture. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 20.07.2020

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After a 1-3 victory against New York City FC in the #MLSisBack Tournament, Orlando City SC face their final Group A game against Philadelphia Union with qualification already sealed.

Not the final Group A game we were expecting after Nashville SC were withdrawn, both the Lions and Union have already qualified after each securing two wins from two. Continue reading