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5 things to watch in Jacksonville Armada vs Orlando City SC

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With just 22 days left to go until Orlando City SC’s Major League Soccer opener against Real Salt Lake on March 6th, today the Lions build on their pre-season preparations by travelling upstate to face Jacksonville Armada of the NASL.

Having opened their pre-season account in routine style with a 4-0 win over Eastern Florida State College last weekend, there will be a step up in quality today and furthermore on Saturday February 27th when Adrian Heath‘s men go up against Brazilian outfit Bahia at the Citrus Bowl.
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Number change for Larin as new Orlando City SC kit is launched

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If you were based in the Orlando area on Tuesday evening, there was only one event to head to!

Orlando City SC performed an open practice session at the Citrus Bowl giving fans a chance to see the team train while receiving those sought-after autographs and selfies.

But the two major takeaways from Tuesday night were one, the fact that the Lions’ new away jersey for 2016 has now officially been launched and two, Cyle Larin will now boast squad number 9 for the forthcoming campaign after ditching number 21. Continue reading →

Nocerino deal on!? Fresh hope as Orlando City SC chase rights

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If you thought you’d heard the last of the Antonio Nocerino rumours about his proposed transfer to Orlando City SC, you’d be wrong with the Washington Post reporting today that a deal is still possible.

With this being part III of the Nocerino trilogy as featured on Orlando City UK, we first read that the Lions were planning on securing his discovery rights ahead of reading later on that MLS were stepping in on a potential deal due to D.C. United owning an exclusive agreement with the AC Milan star. Continue reading →

LEAKED: New Orlando City SC away kit. Fans unimpressed!

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If you’re fully locked in on the Orlando City SC grapevine on Twitter, you would’ve seen yesterday that the Lions’ new away kit for the forthcoming 2016 campaign has been leaked.

What Orlando City UK assumes to be the design Adrian Heath’s side will wear on the road in 2016 with the leak coming with less than a month until the start of the new MLS season, Footy Headlines also reported the existing 2015 home jersey will remain the same this year. Continue reading →

7 Orlando City SC new boys feature in latest FIFA 16 update

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If you’re an avid fan of FIFA 16, you’ll be delighted to know that SEVEN new Orlando City SC off-season signings have now been added to the Lions’ squad in the game.

A free roster update landed on Thursday February 4th and with this update including all the January deadline day transfers in Europe, clubs in Major League Soccer have received a refresh too. Continue reading →

Nocerino off!? Drama as MLS steps in on Orlando City SC pursuit

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Only hours ago, a potential Orlando City SC deal to sign Antonio Nocerino looked on but now? Well quite frankly the Lions’ bid looks dead in the water after the Washington Post claimed Major League Soccer have stepped in on the pursuit.

Reporter Steven Goff notes that the league have ordered City to end their pursuit of the former Italian international because fellow suitors D.C. United boast an exclusive discovery claim, filed in January. Continue reading →

Discovery rights sought as Orlando City SC pursue Nocerino

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Just as the Antonio Nocerino to Orlando City SC rumours looked dead, they’re back with a vengeance with the news from the Orlando Sentinel that this deal is far from over.

As reported by Paul Tenorio, it had looked as if Nocerino was set to join fellow MLS franchise D.C. United last week but yesterday, reports from the Italian-based Gazzetta dello Sport claimed the AC Milan star is actually closer to signing for the Lions. Continue reading →

Orlando City SC part company with 20-year-old midfielder

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Having been on the fringes of Orlando City SC’s squad at best last season, the Lions have now taken the decision to waive 20-year-old defensive midfielder Estrela.

Failing to make a single appearance for Adrian Heath’s side in Major League Soccer last season, the Portuguese with the flamboyant hairstyle only achieved game time in two friendly encounters against both West Bromwich Albion and Louisville City. Continue reading →

New squad numbers allocated for 5 Orlando City SC signings

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With just over ONE month to go until Orlando City SC’s second ever Major League Soccer campaign begins, five of the Lions’ off-season purchases have now officially received their new squad numbers.

Canadian youngster Richie Laryea will wear squad number 6 after Adrian Heath claimed this past week that he’s already seen a bit of Kevin Molino in the Lions’ 7th MLS SuperDraft selection. Continue reading →

Orlando City SC complete signing of Honduras U20 captain

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There’s another new face in the Orlando City SC squad after Honduras Under-20 international captain Devron García signed with the Lions today, as reported by the club’s official website.

Arriving at the Citrus Bowl from C.D. Victoria in his Central American homeland, García becomes the second Honduran national in Adrian Heath’s squad with Bryan Rochez having arrived last season. Continue reading →