2021 MLS SuperDraft preview: Orlando City SC’s draft picks since 2015

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The MLS SuperDraft is the most exciting event in the lives of every young North American college soccer player.

With Rounds 1, 2 and 3 of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft getting underway tomorrow, Orlando City UK took this moment to reflect on how Orlando City SC‘s annual picks have fared since our inaugural 2015 season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 29.11.2020

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After defeating New York City FC in the craziest, most incredible penalty shootout you’re ever likely to see, Orlando City SC must keep their feet on the ground for the next and most important game in Lions club history.

Now facing a home tie against New England Revolution in the Eastern Conference semi-final stage of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, Oscar Pareja‘s side are just 270+ minutes away from lifting the MLS Cup trophy. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 21.11.2020

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So this is it folks – the big one! The City Beautiful is set to host an MLS Cup Playoffs game for the first ever time with Orlando City SC facing familiar foes New York City FC.

An occasion we’ve never experienced before, tension is set to reach fever-pitch in this single-elimination knockout game scheduled for high noon at Exploria Stadium. Are you ready to #LightItPurple? Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC – 08.11.2020

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After beating Columbus Crew 2-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC play Nashville SC in their final regular season fixture of the 2020 Major League Soccer season.

Qualifying for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs five games ago, the Lions usually have nothing to play for bar pride on MLS Decision Day but this year, it’s all about getting ready for the post-season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 01.11.2020

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After thumping rivals Atlanta United 4-1, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC head to Harrison, New Jersey to face Thierry Henry’s Montreal Impact.

The Canadian side currently call Red Bull Arena home due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Lions will be chasing another win to solidify a top four place and a home game seeding for the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. 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: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 29.08.2020

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After a morale boosting 3-1 win against Nashville SC, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC have no time to rest with a trip to Atlanta United on Saturday.

City travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium looking for a first ever MLS victory over The Five Stripes at the ninth attempt. But lots has changed since the rivals’ last meeting. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC – 26.08.2020

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After losing 3-2 at Inter Miami, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now return to Exploria Stadium for a first ever meeting with 2020 MLS new boys Nashville SC.

The first action at Exploria Stadium in 179 days, the Lions need to respond after a disappointing showing in Fort Lauderdale. 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