Orlando City SC’s 2017 MLS schedule released in full

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While Orlando City SC‘s first two 2017 Major League Soccer fixtures were revealed last month, Lions supporters today learned just when each of their remaining 32 other games will be played.

With the full 2017 Major League Soccer schedule now released to the public, televised games can be pencilled in, vacation plans can be forged and City fans now know when we’ll be facing Adrian Heath for the first time! Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs D.C. United – 23.10.2016

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So it’s almost the end Orlando City SC fans. Not only the end of an extremely testing 2016 Major League Soccer campaign but the end of this current purple era as we know it.

Taking to the Camping World Stadium turf for one final time against D.C. United in our last game of the season, everybody hopes Jason Kreis‘ side can give the venue the grand send off it deserves. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC – 28.09.2016

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Since winning 1-4 at Montreal Impact earlier this month, Orlando City SC have been in free fall, losing three Major League Soccer fixtures while now sitting eighth in the Eastern Conference.

While performances have left a lot to be desired lately, Jason Kreis‘ Lions are still just three points below D.C. United who currently sit in sixth place above the red line on 37 points. Continue reading

PLAYER RATINGS: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 07.09.2016

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Orlando City SC played the game of their lives to achieve their first away MLS victory in just over SIX months when emphatically defeating Montreal Impact 1-4 last night.

Winning back-to-back games under Jason Kreis for the first time, the victory has crucially put the Lions back above the red line in the MLS Cup Playoff spots at present (sixth place, 34 points, 27 played). Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 07.09.2016

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Gameweek 25 proved to be absolutely huge for Orlando City SC with Kaká‘s brace enough to overcome 2015 expansion rivals New York City FC 2-1 in a must-win encounter.

Prevailing in torrential conditions at Camping World Stadium, the Lions now face an away trip to Quebec to take on Montreal Impact on Wednesday night with just seven games remaining thereafter. Continue reading

INTERVIEW: Orlando City UK chats to Brazilian Orlando City SC fan

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In this all-access digital age, any single person can decide to follow any particular sports team worldwide to a degree.

The internet and the rise of social media means fans from around the world can feel a true sense of connection between themselves and a team playing in a foreign country.

Not only the case for ourselves here at Orlando City UK of course, somebody else who also shares love and passion for Orlando City SC is Brazilian supporter Arthur Fernandes Trilles. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 28.08.2016

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If you thought Orlando City SC‘s midweek fixture with Toronto FC was important, Sunday’s match-up with New York City FC takes on even greater significance now.

Going down 1-2 to TFC on Wednesday with just NINE games remaining, Jason Kreis won’t want our MLS Cup Playoff qualification chances coming down to the final day of the season. Continue reading

PLAYER RATINGS: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 24.08.2016

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Orlando City SC suffered a cruel setback in their bid to make the 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night with a late Jozy Altidore strike handing Toronto FC a 1-2 away win.

The Lions’ second successive home loss following a 17-game unbeaten streak that preceded the Seattle Sounders defeat, Jason Kreis‘ side are now beneath the line again in seventh place (28 points, 25 played). Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 24.08.2016

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With just TEN games left to go of the 2016 MLS regular season, it’s reaching crunch time for Orlando City SC and their MLS Cup play-off qualification hopes.

Playing the first of those games against Toronto FC on Wednesday evening, the Lions really need some three point hauls now after a two-game unbeaten streak on the road. Continue reading

PLAYER RATINGS: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 20.08.2016

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Orlando City SC gained a valuable point on the road at Colorado Rapids on Saturday evening with the 0-0 result meaning City have now tied TWELVE games this season.

Enough to temporarily put Jason Kreis‘ side back above the line in sixth place (28 points), Joe Bendik crucially earned his third clean sheet of the season. Continue reading