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

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Robinho (no, not that one!)

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Just as you thought Orlando City SC were content with all the cards in their deck at the midpoint of the season, the Lions added a brand new signing to their 2019 roster today – Robinho.

Not to be confused with his more famous Brazilian namesake who the Lions were linked with back in November 2017, this Robinho joins from Columbus Crew in a trade in exchange for $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 10.07.2019

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Requiring extra-time to finally overcome New England Revolution 2-1 in the Round of Last 16, Orlando City SC now host 2015 expansion rivals New York City FC in the quarter-final stage of the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

This is the fourth time the Lions have reached the last eight since first being established as a USL side in 2011 and this game represents a huge opportunity to reach a first ever semi-final. 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

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 19.06.2019

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A week on from our fourth round triumph, Orlando City SC fill the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup break with another 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fixture, this time a Round of Last 16 tie against New England Revolution.

After completing a professional job to defeat USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC 1-3 last Wednesday, morale is high right now with that result following a superb 0-3 MLS win at Montreal Impact. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 01.06.2019

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After a sickening 0-1 home loss to LA Galaxy last Friday, Orlando City SC now head to Montreal Impact away – a game Orlando City UK is attending live.

With the start of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup meaning there is no Orlando City SC fixture until June 26 following this fixture, it’s important to head into the break with a positive result at Stade Saputo. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs LA Galaxy – 24.05.2019

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Arresting a three-game losing streak in fantastic style with a thumping 5-1 victory over FC Cincinnati, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC now face LA Galaxy at home.

A game taking place under the Friday night lights at Orlando City Stadium, this is a big opportunity for the Lions to build momentum with Zlatan Ibrahimovic suspended from this fixture. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs FC Cincinnati – 19.05.2019

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Following Orlando City SC‘s 2-1 loss at Seattle Sounders on Wednesday, James O’Connor‘s Lions contest their third game in just seven days against FC Cincinnati.

Returning to Orlando City Stadium after a tough two-game road streak, there is a must win feel about this first ever MLS head-to-head with the Orange and Blue.
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STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 04.05.2019

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Going undefeated in three of our last four MLS fixtures, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC played out a keenly contested 1-1 draw at New York City FC last weekend.

It’s a sign of the improvement the Lions have made that some City supporters felt disappointed to depart Yankee Stadium with just a single point with all three within our grasp. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 27.04.2019

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Following the euphoria of an 88th minute game winner against Vancouver Whitecaps (1-0) last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Lions head up the Eastern Seaboard to face New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

Securing three victories, two draws and three defeats so far, it’s safe to say Orlando City SC are an improving side following a nightmare 2018. Continue reading