Orlando City SC #MLSisBack Group A review with Lionsblog, Orlando Lions Den Podcast and The English Lion

We joined Lionsblog, Orlando Lions Den Podcast and The English Lion to review Orlando City SC‘s three matches in the #MLSisBack Tournament so far.

With the Lions winning Group A with seven points from nine, we talk about team expectations, standout players so far, and how Oscar Pareja is slowly turning around the club’s culture. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 20.07.2020

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After a 1-3 victory against New York City FC in the #MLSisBack Tournament, Orlando City SC face their final Group A game against Philadelphia Union with qualification already sealed.

Not the final Group A game we were expecting after Nashville SC were withdrawn, both the Lions and Union have already qualified after each securing two wins from two. Continue reading

#NYCvORL #MLSisBack live watchalong with Calen Carr, The Cooligans, Miguel Gallardo & Rox Fontaine

We joined Calen Carr, The Cooligans, Miguel Gallardo and Rox Fontaine LIVE on Major League Soccer’s official Twitter account for a watchalong of New York City FC vs Orlando City SC.

See how we watched the 90+ minutes unfold as Oscar Pareja‘s side defeated NYCFC 1-3 to help seal qualification to the #MLSisBack Tournament Round-of-16. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 08.07.2020

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After all of the waiting and anticipation, we finally have an Orlando City SC fixture this week and what a fixture too!

There won’t be any supporters but every soccer fan is relieved we’re finally getting the #MLSisBack Tournament underway with the inaugural Florida Derby – Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami. Continue reading

Is THIS 22-year-old winger about to sign for Orlando City SC?

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According to murmurings online this week, 22-year-old Tunisian winger Aziz Chtioui has signed with an unnamed Major League Soccer club believed to be Orlando City SC.

The Tunisia Under-23 international recently confirmed an MLS switch himself on his Facebook account. Today, @ES_TUNIS_NEWS claims the club in question is Oscar Pareja‘s Lions. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Michael Rangel?

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According to a report from Colombian source Antena 2 yesterday, Orlando City SC has submitted an offer worth around $2.3 million for striker Michael Rangel.

Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are reportedly in a three-way fight for the 29-year-old Colombian who also has offers from clubs in Brazil and Mexico. Continue reading

Orlando City SC’s #MLSisBack Tournament group stage opponents revealed

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With the #MLSisBack Tournament kicking off on July 8, top seed Orlando City SC today discovered their Group A opponents.

Oscar Pareja‘s Lions have been pitted against Inter Miami, New York City FC, Philadelphia Union, Chicago Fire and Nashville SC in the one-of-a-kind tournament being hosted at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Continue reading

Orlando City SC credited with an interest in signing Valère Germain

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Orlando City SC transfer targets have been thin on the ground since COVID-19 delayed the MLS season but a new name has been linked with the Lions today – Valère Germain.

According to France Football, Oscar Pareja‘s side are one of three clubs interested in signing the 30-year-old Marseille forward whose contract expires in June 2021. Continue reading

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