Orlando City SC‘s off-season recruitment drive has kicked into another gear after the Lions announced Ercan Kara as their latest signing today.
Signed as a Designated Player, the giant 26-year-old Austrian striker arrives at Exploria Stadium on a three-year deal from Austrian Bundesliga giants Rapid Wien. Continue reading
“It’s done” as Frodo Baggins famously said in the Lord of the Rings! Orlando City SC‘s most protracted transfer saga ever is now over with Facundo Torres officially being announced as the Lions’ second off-season signing.
Signed as a Young Designated Player, the 21-year-old Uruguay international arrives at Exploria Stadium on a four-year deal from current Primera División champions Peñarol. Continue reading
After our 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs heartbreak on Tuesday, yesterday was another sad day for Orlando City SC fans as Nani confirmed he’s leaving the club this off-season.
With Orlando City SC declining to exercise Nani’s option at the end of our 2021 MLS season, the Portuguese departs Exploria Stadium without silverware but a legacy of having turned around the Lions’ losing culture. Continue reading
After reaching the MLS Cup Playoffs for the second successive campaign, expectations have risen at Orlando City SC since head coach Oscar Pareja was appointed back in December 2019.
In 2021, the world got back to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic and Orlando City SC dug deep to bring many joyful moments to their loyal supporters. Although 2021 ended in disappointment, our latest public vote recognises the standout players in the Lions’ 2021 season. Continue reading
After a valiant, yet eventually painful 2-2 draw with leaders New England Revolution, Orlando City SC now visit Columbus Crew in their penultimate away game of the season.
Leading Revs 2-0 by the 80th minute on Sunday, two late Adam Buksa strikes broke the Lions’ hearts. With three regular season games remaining, City are four points clear of the red line. Continue reading
During Orlando City SC‘s next away fixture at New York Red Bulls on May 29, the Lions will be wearing a special Adidas PRIMEBLUE jersey.
Made with recycled Parley Ocean Plastic™, the familiar directive follows limited edition Adidas Orlando City SC Parley releases in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Continue reading
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After much anticipation, the new 2021 Orlando City SC home jersey – “Thick N Thin” – has officially been unveiled at Ace Cafe Orlando as part of the 2nd Annual City Art Jam.
Revealing the new look of our home purple with 43 days to go until the Lions kick off the 2021 campaign, Thick N Thin is our fourth home jersey design in Major League Soccer to date. Continue reading
Just over a week after signing Alexandre Pato, Orlando City SC have recruited their eighth non-draft signing of the off-season – Silvester van der Water.
Signed with Targeted Allocation Money, the 24-year-old Dutch winger arrives at Exploria Stadium on a three-year deal from Eredivisie side Heracles Almelo with an additional one-year option. Continue reading
After the furore of loaning Daryl Dike to Barnsley, the next huge Orlando City SC headline has just taken place with the Lions announcing the signing of Alexandre Pato.
A free agent, the 31-year-old former Brazil international arrives at Exploria Stadium on a one-year deal after terminating his contract with São Paulo in August 2020. Continue reading
Under 24 hours after securing Andrew Pannenberg in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, Orlando City SC today announced the arrival of fellow goalkeeper Brandon Austin on a six-month loan from Tottenham.
The 22-year-old England and United States dual-national becomes Orlando City SC‘s first non-draft signing of the off-season. He joins City for six months with the option of an additional six months thereafter. Continue reading
