INTERVIEW: Orlando City UK chats to Orlando City SC club legend Miguel Gallardo

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When it comes to Orlando City SC club legends, few can lay bigger claim to the title than Miguel Gallardo.

A veteran of two USL Championship titles and three regular season triumphs with the Lions, the 35-year-old goalkeeper has now swapped the 18-yard-box for the punditry booth. Continue reading

Orlando City SC reportedly finalising transfer of 22-year-old star

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According to a new report from Romanian source Digi Sport yesterday, FCSB owner Gigi Becali is negotiating the sale of Florinel Coman to Orlando City SC.

The Lions have been strongly linked with the Romanian international since February and the latest report claims a €9 million deal is set to be struck with City paying the fee in three instalments. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 07.03.2020

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After drawing 0-0 with Real Salt Lake on MLS opening weekend, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now head west to face Colorado Rapids.

Last visiting Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in April 2018, the Lions will be hoping for a positive result at altitude – 5,200 ft above sea level. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake – 29.02.2020

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After all of the waiting and anticipation, a brand new era is set to begin. Oscar Pareja will make his Lions debut in Orlando City SC‘s 2020 home opener against Real Salt Lake.

Starting at home for a sixth consecutive season in Major League Soccer, Orlando City UK will be attending the game at Exploria Stadium LIVE. All City supporters will hope 2020 is finally the year we reach the MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Florinel Coman?

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According to a report from Gazeta Sporturilor today, Orlando City SC have offered €9 million for 40% of the rights to Romanian international winger Florinel Coman.

With his club FCSB wanting all that money at once, the Lions are reportedly willing to quadruple his current salary and pay him €750,000. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Álvaro García?

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According to a Thursday report from Diario AS, Orlando City SC are interested in signing Rayo Vallecano winger Álvaro García this winter.

Journalist Maite Martin claims Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are now targeting the 27-year-old following a failed attempt to sign Alex Castro last month. Continue reading

Sky Sports televising two Orlando City SC away fixtures in March

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With the 2020 MLS season almost here, Sky Sports are treating British Orlando City SC supporters to two live City fixtures in March.

Airing 7 live Orlando City SC games in 2019, Sky Sports are televising the Lions’ away trips to LA Galaxy (March 22) and New York Red Bulls (March 28) next month. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… the new 2020 Orlando City SC away jersey

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After much anticipation, the new 2020 Orlando City SC away jersey – “Heart & Sol” – has officially been unveiled as part of a league-wide reveal preceding New York City’s Fashion Week.

Revealing the new look of our road whites with just 24 days to go until the Lions kick off 2020 against Real Salt Lake at Exploria Stadium, Heart & Sol is our fourth change design in Major League Soccer to date. Continue reading

66% of Lions fans would still take Alex Castro at Orlando City SC

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Thought the move was dead? It might not be just yet. Yesterday, Orlando City SC supporters learned that Cruz Azul dramatically pulled out of a swoop for Lions transfer target Alex Castro.

Last week alone, Castro claimed he wanted an Orlando City SC move with Oscar Pareja confirming the Lions’ interest before the player turned 180 degrees by opting to join Liga MX side Cruz Azul instead. Continue reading

New 2020 Orlando City SC squad numbers revealed

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With just 45 days until our 2020 MLS home opener against Real Salt Lake, the new Orlando City SC squad numbers have been revealed for our latest signings plus some current player changes too.

With Oscar Pareja‘s Lions very active in the transfer market this off-season having brought in seven new first team faces, here’s what numbers our new-look Lions squad will be wearing this year. Continue reading