Has it sunk in yet? Orlando City SC have reached the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final and are just 90+ minutes away from securing their first major honour in our Major League Soccer history.
Thumping New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the semi-finals back on July 27, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions now host fairytale giant killers Sacramento Republic at Exploria Stadium and will never have a better opportunity to put silverware in our trophy cabinet. Continue reading
Here at Orlando City UK, we’re campaigning for stoppage time to be renamed “Tesho time” after the Canadian striker earned Orlando City SC a late MLS victory for the second consecutive gameweek.
After his late winner at Charlotte FC, Tesho Akindele‘s 96th minute header earned the Lions another crucial 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Sunday. Continue reading
In a rollercoaster ride of a season for Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC, the Lions have started winning when it matters, achieving a much-needed 1-2 victory at Charlotte FC last Sunday.
Not only our second consecutive away win in MLS, our win at Bank of America Stadium is only the second time this season that City have achieved back-to-back league victories. Continue reading
What a difference a week makes! After a humiliating 0-3 home defeat to New England Revolution, Orlando City SC bounced back to win 0-1 at New York Red Bulls, halting a worrying run of three consecutive MLS defeats.
With the Lions desperate for a victory to get their noses back above the red line, Facundo Torres‘ solitary first-half strike was enough to steal away three precious points from Red Bull Arena. Continue reading
Orlando City SC‘s 2022 MLS regular season seems to be unravelling fast after a bitterly disappointing 0-3 home loss to New England Revolution.
With only one win in eight MLS games, the Lions have been flirting with the red line in recent weeks and now find themselves beneath it with a huge turnaround in form required to reach the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading
There would’ve been a lot of head scratching on Orlando City SC‘s flight back from Dulles to McCoy after the Lions conceded two late stoppage time goals to fall 2-1 at D.C. United.
Now facing New England Revolution at Exploria Stadium, City have now only won one of their last 7 MLS games, perilously sitting above the red line by just a single point. Continue reading
Orlando City UK would like to dedicate this blog to the incredibly generous, kind, and selfless #OCTwitter community who left me speechless and overwhelmed with joy on Friday afternoon.
After Orlando City SC punched their ticket to the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final on July 27, Kyle Butler (@SpearheadKyle) and 43 others raised an incredible $1,780 to fund a trip to Exploria Stadium to watch the final live and in-person. Continue reading
Before D.C. United vs Orlando City SC on Sunday, we interviewed Black and Red super fan Cheyenne (@btwncleansheets) to preview the game.
We also reflect on D.C. and City’s MLS seasons so far, Wayne Rooney’s appointment, as well as asking Cheyenne a few more questions about her own personal Major League Soccer experiences. Continue reading
Already busy recruiting Jake Mulraney, Nicholas Gioacchini and Iván Angulo this mid-season, a fourth Orlando City SC signing could soon be on the way – Wilder Cartagena.
This is according to Orlando-based sports reporter and analyst for DIRECTV Perú, @alonso_inca. Yesterday, he claimed the Peruvian international midfielder is Exploria Stadium bound. Continue reading
After a tired 0-1 home loss to Philadelphia Union, but a triumphant 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls in the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semi-final, Orlando City SC now conclude a busy July by visiting D.C. United for Wayne Rooney’s first game in charge.
Currently fifth in the Eastern Conference but perilously just two points above the red line, Orlando City SC have failed to put winning streaks together all season long. Continue reading
