STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 16.09.2017

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Banishing an eight-game winless streak with all three points at D.C. United last weekend, Orlando City SC have at least restored some pride.

Although our 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs dream is in tatters, it was simply great to see the Lions get back to winning ways despite the context of the victory. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: D.C. United vs Orlando City SC – 09.09.2017

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It’s a battle between the Eastern Conference’s bottom two sides as a wounded Orlando City SC travel to RFK Stadium to take on Ben Olsen’s D.C. United on Saturday.

Thrashed 4-0 at New England Revolution last time out, the Lions’ coaching staff and players really need to do some soul searching with the performance nowhere near required standard. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC – 02.09.2017

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It’s downright depressing being an Orlando City SC supporter right now with the Lions winless in their last SEVEN MLS fixtures.

Part of a run of just TWO wins in our last NINETEEN regular season encounters, Jason Kreis‘ side sat just THREE points off the bottom of the Eastern Conference following Gameweek 25. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 12.08.2017

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Alarm bells are ringing for Orlando City SC right now with our disappointing mid-season slump showing no signs of halting.

Staying on the road to face New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena, it’s not getting any easier for the Lions to haul themselves back into an MLS Cup qualification spot.
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Former New York City FC player on trial with Orlando City SC

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Former New York City FC winger Tony Taylor is currently on trial with Orlando City SC having appeared in a behind closed doors friendly against River Plate yesterday.

As referenced by a tweet from @NYCFCNation this afternoon, the 28-year-old attacker was pictured in purple as he aimed to impress onlookers at Orlando City Stadium. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 05.07.2017

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Following a demanding three game road streak in MLS, Orlando City SC can get used to home comforts again when Toronto FC visit Orlando City Stadium on Wednesday.

TFC haven’t let 2016’s MLS Cup Final defeat get them down this term with Greg Vanney’s men top of the Eastern Conference until Chicago Fire leapfrogged them recently. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Chicago Fire vs Orlando City SC – 24.06.2017

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After picking up a valuable 1-1 draw at Seattle Sounders on Wednesday, Orlando City SC face their second away test in quick succession with a trip to Chicago Fire’s Toyota Park on Saturday.

Veljko Paunović’s Fire are a completely different animal this season and after making some eye-catching winter additions, the Bridgeview-based club currently sit second in the Eastern Conference on 31 points. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Houston Dynamo vs Orlando City SC – 06.05.2017

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As part of a demanding double gameweek, there’s no rest for Orlando City SC who travel to Texas to take on Houston Dynamo on Saturday following their narrow 2-1 loss at Toronto FC on Wednesday.

Representing only the second time that the Lions have travelled to BBVA Compass Stadium, the venue was actually the scene of Orlando City SC‘s FIRST EVER MLS victory (0-1) in March 2015. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC – 03.05.2017

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The fixtures are coming thick and fast for Orlando City SC with Jason Kreis‘ Lions embarking on their first double gameweek of the season so far.

Travelling to Ontario to take on Toronto FC at BMO Field on Wednesday evening, City arrive in Canada in unbelievable form having won SIX of our opening seven fixtures this term. Continue reading