STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC – 29.06.2022

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After the thrill of defeating Florida rivals Inter Miami 4-2 on penalties (1-1 A.E.T.) in the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16, Orlando City SC now face Nashville SC in the quarter-finals.

With Nashville SC switching from Eastern to Western Conference in 2022, this is the clubs’ only scheduled meeting this year, and City will be out to avenge their 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs elimination. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 23.11.2021

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We made it folks! On a tense 2021 MLS Decision Day, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC finally punched their ticket to the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Reaching the post-season for the second successive season, the Lions now visit Nissan Stadium to face familiar foes Nashville SC. Just 360+ minutes separate Orlando City SC from 2021 MLS Cup glory! Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC – 31.10.2021

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What started as a tilt for a top four finish (and a home game seeding) now looks like a dogfight to reach the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs at all for Orlando City SC.

Beaten 3-2 at Columbus Crew on Wednesday, the Lions have just two games to go and risk dropping below the red line entering the final week of the 2021 MLS regular season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs D.C. United – 02.10.2021

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After heroically rescuing a two-goal deficit at Nashville SC (2-2), Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium for a must-win fixture against D.C. United following a tough three-game road streak.

Now sitting perilously above the red line by just two points, seventh-placed City have just 7 regular season games remaining to reach the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 29.09.2021

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After a valiant yet painful 2-1 defeat at leaders New England Revolution, Orlando City SC now visit Nashville SC looking to end a four-game losing streak.

With our hopes of qualifying for the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs now hanging in the balance, the Lions need to stop the rot. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire – 21.08.2021

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After drawing 1-1 at Nashville SC, Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium for an important three-game home streak that starts with Chicago Fire.

After the midweek MLS action, the Lions now sit fifth in the Eastern Conference (19 games, 31 points) and are desperately craving another victory. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 18.08.2021

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After disappointingly exiting the 2021 Leagues Cup to Santos Laguna (0-1), Orlando City SC head to Nashville SC to resume their MLS regular season campaign.

Slipping to fourth in the Eastern Conference, City have worryingly only won two of their last nine fixtures (all competitions) with performances and momentum stagnating of late. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 17.04.2021

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With memories of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs defeat to New England Revolution now faded, anticipation fills the air as Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC kick off the 2021 Major League Soccer campaign.

Starting at home for a seventh consecutive season in MLS, the Lions face fierce Georgia rivals Atlanta United. This was after defying all expectations to finish fifth overall last season. 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: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC – 02.09.2020

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After a landmark 1-3 win over Atlanta United, Orlando City SC face another game in quick succession, this time visiting Nashville SC for the very first time in Major League Soccer.

Only facing Gary Smith’s side a week ago, the Lions travel to Nissan Stadium buoyed by two wins from two, including the recent 3-1 home triumph over the Tennessee side. Continue reading