Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Silvester van der Water?

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Last Sunday, Dutch source De Telegraaf claimed Heracles Almelo winger Silvester van der Water wants to join Orlando City SC before the end of MLS’s Secondary Transfer Window on October 29.

With Matheus Aiás being City’s only mid-season arrival so far, what are the chances of the 23-year-old Dutchman getting his wish? Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire – 19.09.2020

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After the high of beating Florida rivals Inter Miami 2-1, Orlando City SC move into the next phase of MLS play with another home game – this time against Chicago Fire.

A game originally scheduled for March 14 pre-COVID-19, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are confident right now after taking 11 points from a possible 18 in the six-game regional resumption. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 12.09.2020

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After drawing 1-1 with Atlanta United, Orlando City SC conclude the six-game regional resumption with Inter Miami’s first ever visit to Exploria Stadium.

A rivalry fixture, Oscar Pareja‘s side will want revenge after the Lions’ 3-2 defeat at Inter Miami CF Stadium only 21 days ago. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 05.09.2020

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After drawing 1-1 at  Nashville SC, Orlando City SC now face Atlanta United in their penultimate game of the MLS regional resumption.

Finally earning a first ever win over The Five Stripes last Saturday, confidence is sky high as the Lions seek a first home victory against their Georgia rivals. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Inter Miami vs Orlando City SC – 22.08.2020

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After the heartache of losing 2-1 to to Portland Timbers in the #MLSisBack Tournament Final, Orlando City SC now have to pick themselves up for the 2020 MLS regular season resumption.

Defying all expectations to finish runners-up, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are now back in Eastern Conference action. Not only that but it’s a first ever visit to Florida rivals Inter Miami too. 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

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

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: 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

Two Orlando City SC #MLSisBack Group A fixtures LIVE on FreeSports

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The free-to-air FreeSports is showing LIVE coverage of Orlando City SC‘s rescheduled game against New York City FC and LIVE coverage of the newly announced game against Philadelphia Union.

With #MLSisBack Tournament Group A switching from six teams to four teams following Nashville SC’s withdrawal and Chicago Fire’s group swap, British-based Lions fans can now watch every group game live. Continue reading