Is THIS the strongest Orlando City SC XI with Yoshimar Yotún included?

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Following Dom Dwyer‘s landmark trade to Orlando City SC, the Lions have remained active in the transfer market by signing up Peruvian international Yoshimar Yotún.

An incredibly versatile customer, the 27-year-old has won 63 caps for his country and even played in the Champions League during his time spent at Malmö FF. Continue reading

5 things you didn’t know about Orlando City SC’s Yoshimar Yotún

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While Dom Dwyer was anything but a stranger on his return to Orlando City SC last month, Lions new boy Yoshimar Yotún is much more of an unknown quantity.

Becoming Orlando City SC’s second mid-season signing on Friday, the experienced Peruvian international certainly arrives at Orlando City Stadium with pedigree. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 05.08.2017

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With two games against southern MLS rivals Atlanta United now done and dusted, attention switches to Stade Saputo where Orlando City SC take on Montreal Impact on Saturday evening.

Now at a crucial stage of the season with just 12 regular season fixtures to go, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have ground to make up after being lodged in seventh place and two points below the red line following Gameweek 21. Continue reading

WATCH: Dom Dwyer’s 2017 MLS All-Star Game goal against Real Madrid

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Obtain American citizenship, check. Make your USMNT debut and score, check. Re-sign for Orlando City SC in a record breaking Major League Soccer trade, check.

Dom Dwyer has enjoyed a simply mesmerising 2017 and last night, the 26-year-old’s year got even better with an equalising goal against Real Madrid in the 2017 MLS All-Star Game. Continue reading

Former Orlando City SC man set for English Championship switch?

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A free agent since his contract option was declined at Orlando City SC in November 2016, Júlio Baptista could be set for a surprise switch to Bolton Wanderers.

That is according to a recent report from the Daily Star who claim the Trotters are in talks with the 35-year-old former Brazil international. Continue reading

WATCH: Relive Kaká’s stunning long range strike against Atlanta United

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It’s safe to say Héctor Villalba isn’t the most popular man with Orlando City SC fans after the Argentine twice denied us vital points in Gameweek 20 and Gameweek 21.

Although the Atlanta United forward’s stoppage time strike salvaged a 1-1 draw for The Five Stripes on Saturday, the biggest game moment belonged to Kaká. Continue reading

The lowdown on Beşiktaş’ failed bid for Cyle Larin

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It truly has been a breathless week to be an Orlando City SC fan with Dom Dwyer’s sensational return galvanising the club’s supporter base again.

Hot on the heels of that news was Thursday’s headline that the Lions have rejected a bid from Turkish giants Beşiktaş for star striker Cyle Larin. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 29.07.2017

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After a gutting late 0-1 defeat to Atlanta United last Friday evening, Orlando City SC have the perfect shot at redemption when heading to Bobby Dodd Stadium this Saturday.

Representing our first ever trip to our southern rivals’ home in MLS, a packed out crowd is expected at the 55,000 capacity venue with Lions supporters travelling in their hundreds. Continue reading

Former New York City FC player on trial with Orlando City SC

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Former New York City FC winger Tony Taylor is currently on trial with Orlando City SC having appeared in a behind closed doors friendly against River Plate yesterday.

As referenced by a tweet from @NYCFCNation this afternoon, the 28-year-old attacker was pictured in purple as he aimed to impress onlookers at Orlando City Stadium. Continue reading

Is THIS the strongest Orlando City SC XI with Dom Dwyer included?

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The feel-good atmosphere around Orlando City SC is palpable right now following Dom Dwyer’s landmark trade to Jason Kreis‘ Lions yesterday.

Signed for up to $1.6 million in Allocation Money, this is a new record for Major League Soccer showing the sheer magnitude of the club’s ambition. Continue reading