5 things you didn’t know about Orlando City SC’s Scott Sutter

Embed from Getty Images

Finally all set to begin his Orlando City SC career after being granted his Visa last weekend, Scott Sutter is the latest Lions star to come under the microscope at Orlando City UK.

Taking the number 21 jersey at Orlando City Stadium, the 30-year-old’s move to Central Florida represents the first time he has played professionally outside Switzerland, let alone Europe. Continue reading

PLAYER RATINGS: Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union – 18.03.2017

Embed from Getty Images

Thought the 2017 Orlando City SC hype only surrounded the club’s fantastic new soccer-specific stadium downtown?

Think again because the Lions are toasting their brilliant new facility in the best way possible, earning a one-hundred per cent record from two games following a 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union last night. Continue reading

Why I support Orlando City SC… UK fan Nick Trump has his say

UK Fan Nick Trump

After having the time of our lives on our recent trip to watch Orlando City SC play live, we detected even more UK interest in the Lions heading into the 2017 season.

Only recently signing up as an Orlando City UK member, Nick Trump – an Orlando City SC fan from Barnstaple in South West England – told us just why he follows Jason Kreis‘ Lions so passionately. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union – 18.03.2017

Embed from Getty Images

Having earned a week off due to the postponement of the New England Revolution fixture, Orlando City SC are back in action Saturday night with Philadelphia Union in town.

Suitably rested with a game in hand on nine of our ten other Eastern Conference opponents, Jason Kreis will be looking to build upon a perfect start at our new Orlando City Stadium home. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 05.03.2017

Embed from Getty Images

So the day we’ve waited oh so long for is almost here Orlando City SC fans! After what has felt like an absolute eternity, Sunday March 5th is upon us – the Lions’ first ever competitive game at Orlando City Stadium.

It’s ironic that Patrick Vieira’s New York City FC are the first ever visitors to our brand 25,500-seater soccer-specific facility given NYCFC were our first ever MLS opponents back on March 8th 2015 at the Citrus Bowl. Continue reading

New 2017 Orlando City SC squad numbers leaked in friendly

Embed from Getty Images

So Orlando City SC ran out 3-1 winners over Saint Louis FC in the first unofficial fixture at Orlando City Stadium yesterday with Kaká (who else!) the first goalscorer at our new facility.

The friendly taught us a few things but one eye-catching factor was the new squad numbers worn by the Lions’ off-season arrivals and those players switching things up for 2017. Continue reading

New 2017 Orlando City SC home jersey is officially launched

(Credit: Orlando City SC)

It’s finally here guys! Today marked the official launch of the brand new 2017 Orlando City SC home jersey and last week’s leak proved to be totally accurate.

A slick new look released in line with the Lions’ #ComingHome celebrations, Jason Kreis‘ side will competitively wear the jersey for the very first time against New York City FC in our 2017 MLS home opener. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… the 2017 Orlando City SC home jersey leak

Leaked 2017 Orlando City SC Home Jersey - Front & Back (TodosobreCamisetas.com)

(Credit: TodosobreCamisetas.com)

So on Wednesday, Orlando City SC released the vaguest of sneak peaks of the new 2017 Orlando City SC home jersey and today, we received a full leak!

Not officially from the club but rather TodosobreCamisetas.com, a Mexican source who have been the first to leak images of the front and back of what we believe, for now, will be the new 2017 Orlando City SC home jersey. Continue reading

Were Orlando City SC right to cash in on Kevin Molino?

Embed from Getty Images

With Jonathan Spector arriving at Orlando City SC on Tuesday and Kaylyn Kyle bidding goodbye to Orlando Pride on Wednesday, Thursday saw the dramatic departure of long-time Lions star Kevin Molino.

Traded to Adrian Heath‘s Minnesota United alongside Patrick McLain, Kevin Molino‘s trade is now firmly among the most expensive deals in MLS history. Continue reading