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: 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: Seattle Sounders vs Orlando City SC – 15.05.2019

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Following Orlando City SC‘s narrow 1-0 loss at Atlanta United, James O’Connor‘s side complete the second part of a tough two-game road streak at Seattle Sounders.

Travelling to CenturyLink Field for the third time since entering Major League Soccer, the cavernous venue will provide a stiff midweek test for the Lions. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 12.05.2019

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Following a disappointing 0-2 home loss to Toronto FC last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC must pick themselves up quickly for a huge trip to rivals Atlanta United.

Facing The Five Stripes for the first time this season, Orlando City SC‘s previous two MLS campaigns have fallen off a cliff in May so it’s vital we pick up a result for squad and supporter belief. 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

STATS PREVIEW: Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City SC – 13.04.2019

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The first home victory of 2019 has now been secured but Orlando City SC pushed their supporters’ heart rates to the max as they overcame Colorado Rapids 4-3 in an all-action thriller last weekend.

Coming from behind twice in the game to salvage all three points, James O’Connor‘s Lions now head west to Utah to face Rapids’ principal rivals Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs D.C. United – 31.03.2019

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Relief and jubilation! Those were some of the words to describe the mood of Orlando City SC players and supporters following a rousing 0-1 victory in a surprise triumph at New York Red Bulls last weekend.

Not only the Lions’ first win of the 2019 MLS season, the three points were extra significant because this was Orlando City SC‘s first road victory since 29 April 2018 – a good eleven months ago! Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 23.03.2019

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Following a hugely disappointing limp 1-3 home loss to Montreal Impact last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC need to pick themselves up quickly for a tough road test at New York Red Bulls.

Travelling to Red Bull Arena with two points from the first nine available, Lions supporters endured that all too familiar sinking feeling in a really poor and wasteful showing against the Impact. Continue reading

Sky Sports televising three live Orlando City SC fixtures in March

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With just 11 days to go until the start of the 2019 Major League Soccer campaign, Orlando City SC supporters are the most upbeat they’ve been in a long while!

Following Friday’s home jersey launch, yesterday saw the marquee arrival of Nani and now, Sky Sports are televising THREE live Lions’ fixtures in March starting with the MLS home opener against New York City FC on Saturday 2nd March. Continue reading

Whatever happened to… Orlando City SC’s 2014 MLS Expansion Draft picks?

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With FC Cincinnati joining Major League Soccer in 2019, the Orange and Blue will soon be selecting unprotected players under MLS contracts in the forthcoming 2018 MLS Expansion Draft on December 11.

Alan Koch’s side have already acquired the likes of former Portland Timbers star Fanendo Adi and San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe on loan. Continue reading