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Orlando City SC’s pick ‘n’ mix defence leaves a sour taste

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On Saturday, Orlando City SC battled to rescue a 3–3 draw at home to playoff qualification rivals New England Revolution (if you still consider us to be in the hunt), only our fourth point out of the last possible 42.

Over those 14 games the Lions have been outscored 40-15 and with a league-high 2.35 goals conceded per game, Orlando City SC are on pace to end on 80 which would obliterate the previous MLS record of 70 set by a leaky Minnesota United in their 2017 debut season. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 04.08.2018

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Despite taking the lead three times at LA Galaxy last weekend, Orlando City SC still ended up pointless after an inspired hat-trick from Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole the show 4-3.

With many writing off the Lions’ chances heading to StubHub Center, it was a real valiant effort from James O’Connor‘s side who outplayed the hosts in spells with several free-flowing moves. Continue reading →

2018 MLS All-Star Game: Is THIS the best 20-man salary budget squad?

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The 2018 MLS All-Star Game roster is, as always, packed full of the league’s biggest stars. They are key pieces in their teams, they put bums on seats and as a result, they get paid the big bucks.

Of the 28 total players chosen, twelve are current Designated Players and a further eight have had their most recent contracts bought down using allocation money. Continue reading →

Why I support Orlando City SC… UK fan Harry Salvidge has his say

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Orlando City UK Member Harry Salvidge

When I established Orlando City UK in November 2015, I could’ve only dreamed about having 40 members as part of what is now an Official International Fan Club of Orlando City SC.

Signing up as a member in May, we caught up with die-hard Watford and Orlando City SC supporter Harry Salvidge about his Lions love affair and just why MLS means so much to him. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 18.07.2018

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After our morale boosting 2-1 win over Toronto FC, it’s time for Orlando City SC to switch their attention to a quarter-final tie against Philadelphia Union in the last eight of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Travelling to Talen Energy Stadium to face Jim Curtin’s side for a place in the last four, a victory would represent the furthest Orlando City SC have progressed in this competition. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs San Jose Earthquakes – 21.04.2018

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What a difference a few weeks makes for Orlando City SC! Following a slow start to 2018, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have now won three consecutive fixtures to propel them to fifth in the Eastern Conference following Gameweek 7.

Now facing San Jose Earthquakes of the Western Conference, this home fixture provides the perfect opportunity to carry on the feel-good factor with forward momentum in the overall standings. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Portland Timbers – 08.04.2018

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Currently eighth after four games played, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have now earned their first win of 2018 – a dramatic 4-3 triumph over New York Red Bulls in Gameweek 5.

Now embarking on the second of two-game home streak at Orlando City Stadium, Orlando City SC face Portland Timbers with ground to make up in the Eastern Conference standings. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 31.03.2018

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After a hugely exciting off-season with multiple new arrivals at Orlando City Stadium, heads are down at Orlando City SC right now.

Winless in our first three fixtures of the 2018 Major League Soccer season, early pressure is mounting on Jason Kreis with the Lions only earning a single point with plenty of work to do. Continue reading →

Sky Sports televising THREE Orlando City SC fixtures in April

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Although Orlando City SC have experienced a difficult start to the 2018 MLS season, there is good news for British Lions supporters.

Sky Sports will be televising THREE live Orlando City SC fixtures throughout the course of April 2018. Continue reading →

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 17.03.2018

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After our disappointing 1-2 home loss against Adrian Heath’s Minnesota United, Jason Kreis’ Lions now embark on their first road game of 2018 – a trip to face New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

Taking on our 2015 MLS expansion rivals for the tenth time, both sides are incredibly familiar with one another, none more so than Jason Kreis who’s coached both franchises. Continue reading →