STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 02.03.2019

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After another winter of mass upheaval and yet another reboot at Orlando City SC, our 2019 MLS home opener against New York City FC is now only days away.

Opening the season at home for a fifth consecutive season in Major League Soccer, Orlando City Stadium will be as boisterous as always as Lions supporters everywhere expect an improvement on last season’s dismal eleventh place finish. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Nani

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So the signing you’ve all been waiting for has finally been confirmed by the Lions today. Yes, Nani is officially an Orlando City SC player!

A transfer that nobody saw coming two weeks ago, the vastly experienced 32-year-old Portuguese international has joined James O’Connor‘s side on a free transfer from Sporting Lisbon. Continue reading

Is THIS how Nani could fit into Orlando City SC’s starting XI?

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Friday was quite the day to be an Orlando City SC supporter with widespread reports emerging that the Lions are on the brink of sealing a transfer for experienced Portuguese international star Nani.

On Friday evening (UK time), journalist Paul Tenorio confirmed that James O’Connor‘s side are “in the final stages of negotiations” to sign the Sporting Lisbon forward as a Designated Player on a free transfer. Continue reading

Are Orlando City SC plotting a move for this former Manchester United star?

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According to a report by Portuguese source O Jogo at the weekend, Orlando City SC are interested in pursuing a transfer for Sporting Lisbon forward Nani this off-season.

This news was corroborated by Orlando Sentinel reporter Jordan Culver who tweeted Saturday that a Lions club source confirmed Orlando City SC are interested in the player. Continue reading