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Here at Orlando City UK, we really had to look twice when seeing Phil Rawlins had stepped down from his day-to-day operational responsibilities at Orlando City SC on Tuesday evening.
A personal decision with Phil now assuming a Life-President role, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank a guy who proved a huge motivation in us deciding to support Orlando City SC back in 2015. Continue reading
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Orlando City B‘s 2017 roster was extended even further on Tuesday as Anthony Pulis’ Lions completed deals to sign English ace Paul Clowes, not to mention Ben Polk, Austin Martz and Jordan Schweitzer.
Pending full confirmation from both USL and U.S. Soccer, the foursome’s arrival at Orlando City Stadium follows the signatures of Zach Carroll, Scott Thomsen and Fernando Timbó last week. Continue reading
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The first components of a new-look Orlando City B roster for 2017 were recruited yesterday as Anthony Pulis‘ side completed deals to sign defenders Zach Carroll, Scott Thomsen and Fernando Timbó.
Now Lions stars pending final sign off from both USL and U.S. Soccer, the trio’s arrivals follow on from extensive roster cuts made exactly a month ago. Continue reading
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Following news of Orlando City B‘s roster cuts back on November 2nd, Orlando City SC today revealed that the club will NOT be exercising contract options on SIX Lions stars.
The players headed for a City exit are defenders Kevin Alston, Luke Boden, Seb Hines and Tyler Turner, and forwards Pedro Ribeiro and Julio Baptista. Continue reading
Although the date of our first ever blog post reads November 23rd, Orlando City UK celebrates our first ever birthday today with our Orlando City SC UK Fan Club concept established a year ago.
Time certainly flies when you’re having fun, right? Continue reading
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The cut-throat nature of the post-season is already upon us as Orlando City B made wholesale changes to their 2016 roster on Wednesday.
Retaining just five players who competed under Anthony Pulis in the Lions’ inaugural USL season, there were some surprising names departing Titan Soccer Complex. Continue reading
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Having just completed his first full USL season with Orlando City B, Orlando City UK recently caught up with talented Lions defender Kyle Callan-McFadden.
Becoming one of Orlando City B‘s very first signings alongside now Orlando City SC stars Mikey Ambrose and Tony Rocha back in October 2015, the 21-year-old Irishman was a key figure for Anthony Pulis‘ side throughout 2016. Continue reading
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There’s something entirely different for Orlando City SC supporters to look forward to this Wednesday evening as the Lions welcome Stoke City to Titan Soccer Complex in a mid-season friendly.
The Premier League outfit became an official affiliate club to Orlando City SC back in May 2016 and as part of the agreement, this glamorous friendly was scheduled among other benefits. Continue reading
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According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel yesterday, Orlando City SC have reached a verbal agreement to loan Bryan Róchez to former club Real España for six months.
The Lions’ Designated Player has spent time on loan with Orlando City B in USL this term after failing to make a statement in City’s first team. Continue reading
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Adrian Heath‘s successor has now been found as Orlando City SC officially announced Jason Kreis as the Lions’ new head coach around 10pm on Tuesday evening (UK time).
One of the outstanding candidates on City’s shortlist, the experienced Kreis has been in and around Major League Soccer since its inception back in 1996. Continue reading
