STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs San Jose Earthquakes – 22.06.2021

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After defeating Toronto FC 2-3, Orlando City SC now face their second and only other regular season fixture against Western Conference opposition this MLS campaign.

With San Jose Earthquakes in town for Pride in Our City night, the Lions will be hoping for maximum points from this triple gameweek. Continue reading

Why I support Orlando City SC… UK fan Ollie Griffiths has his say

With Orlando City SC now into their seventh Major League Soccer season, the Lions already have an abundance of loyal and passionate supporters spread up and down the United Kingdom.

Becoming an Orlando City UK member in August 2020, Leicester City and Orlando City SC fan Ollie Griffiths is the latest to tell his story about why the Lions were the MLS team for him. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC – 19.06.2021

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After our 2-1 loss at New York Red Bulls and a 21-day break, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium to play an away game, only by name, behind closed doors, against temporary tenants Toronto FC.

Despite surrendering our unbeaten start, the international break perhaps came at the right time for City. In short, we’ve performed solidly to earn 12 points from our first seven games this season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 29.05.2021

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Damn, it feels good to be an Orlando City SC supporter right now! After defeating Toronto FC 1-0, the Lions sit second in the Eastern Conference and are still unbeaten in six fixtures.

Boasting a game in hand on leaders New England Revolution too, Oscar Pareja‘s side now visit New York Red Bulls full of hope and expectation, despite Alexandre Pato and Daryl Dike‘s continued absence. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 22.05.2021

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After a conservative, yet professional winning performance at D.C. United (0-1), Orlando City SC return home to face temporary Exploria Stadium tenants Toronto FC.

Unbeaten in five MLS games and conceding just two goals so far, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions ended Gameweek 5 second in the Eastern Conference and just two points behind leaders New England Revolution with a game in hand. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs FC Cincinnati – 01.05.2021

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After scoring late to earn a deserved 1-1 draw at Sporting Kansas City, Orlando City SC return home to face FC Cincinnati.

With Nani‘s nonchalant back-heeled finish ensuring that Oscar Pareja‘s side remain unbeaten, this fixture provides a good chance to earn our first victory of 2021. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City SC – 23.04.2021

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After drawing 0-0 with Atlanta United in our 2021 home opener, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now fly west to face Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park.

The first of just two regular season fixtures against Western Conference opposition, the Lions will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 17.04.2021

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With memories of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs defeat to New England Revolution now faded, anticipation fills the air as Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC kick off the 2021 Major League Soccer campaign.

Starting at home for a seventh consecutive season in MLS, the Lions face fierce Georgia rivals Atlanta United. This was after defying all expectations to finish fifth overall last season. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Henrique?

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Yesterday, SuperVasco.com claimed Orlando City SC are close to signing Vasco da Gama left back Henrique with negotiations set to be finalised in the coming days.

In a translated version of the article, it read: “Orlando City, club of the United States, are already in talks and the negotiation should be closed in the next days.” Continue reading

Orlando City SC’s complete 2021 MLS schedule finally revealed

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Following the release of Orlando City SC‘s first two 2021 Major League Soccer fixtures on March 10, Lions supporters have finally learned when each of their 32 other remaining fixtures will be played.

With all MLS franchises’ complete regular season schedules released today, televised games can now be circled and Lions supporters can start mapping out Orlando City SC‘s quest to reach the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading