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Downbeat after our 1-2 loss to Atlanta United, Orlando City SC stay at home to take on Jim Curtin’s Philadelphia Union at Orlando City Stadium.
Having faced the Pennsylvania-based side twice so far this season both in league and cup, this is a huge fixture for The U who are aiming to stay above the red line to reach the 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading
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Justin Meram’s difficult spell with Orlando City SC is over. The 29-year-old was officially traded back to Columbus Crew yesterday in exchange for $750,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and a 2019 international roster spot.
The deal, in isolation, is very good business for Orlando City SC. Continue reading
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Despite taking the lead three times at LA Galaxy last weekend, Orlando City SC still ended up pointless after an inspired hat-trick from Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole the show 4-3.
With many writing off the Lions’ chances heading to StubHub Center, it was a real valiant effort from James O’Connor‘s side who outplayed the hosts in spells with several free-flowing moves. Continue reading
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The 2018 MLS All-Star Game roster is, as always, packed full of the league’s biggest stars. They are key pieces in their teams, they put bums on seats and as a result, they get paid the big bucks.
Of the 28 total players chosen, twelve are current Designated Players and a further eight have had their most recent contracts bought down using allocation money. Continue reading
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After the furore and injustice of a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat at Columbus Crew last weekend, Orlando City SC must clear their heads for a rare Thursday night test against New York City FC at Orlando City Stadium.
With Silviu Petrescu’s horror decision to hand Crew a penalty in the 88th minute begging belief, Wil Trapp’s last gasp wonder strike stole all three points in a loss that was incredibly difficult to swallow. Continue reading
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Only we can dig ourselves out of this hole. After an eighth successive loss in MLS to rivals Atlanta United, Orlando City SC are desperately sliding towards the foot of the Eastern Conference.
But could there be hope? Orlando City SC announced the arrival James O’Connor as new head coach last Friday with the Irishman taking charge for the first time at Los Angeles FC as he faces the mammoth task of turning our failing season around. Continue reading
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There’s a break from league play this Wednesday night as Orlando City SC take on fellow Floridian side Miami United FC in the fourth round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Travelling to The Magic City to take on the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) side, Jason Kreis‘ Lions will hope to fare better than they did at this stage last season. Continue reading
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Frustratingly conceding late to lose 2-1 at Toronto FC last Friday, Orlando City SC now face Chicago Fire at Orlando City Stadium.
With the Eastern Conference an even more competitive this year and the Lions now winless in two games, Jason Kreis‘ side will be eager to grab another win to prove to everyone this is simply a blip and not a repeat of 2017. Continue reading
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What a difference a few weeks makes for Orlando City SC! Following a slow start to 2018, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have now won three consecutive fixtures to propel them to fifth in the Eastern Conference following Gameweek 7.
Now facing San Jose Earthquakes of the Western Conference, this home fixture provides the perfect opportunity to carry on the feel-good factor with forward momentum in the overall standings. Continue reading
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Following Orlando City SC‘s heart-stopping 3-2 comeback against Portland Timbers, Jason Kreis‘ Lions now face their second away game of the season at Philadelphia Union.
Our final road stop in a disappointing 2017 MLS campaign, Orlando City SC will be eager to avenge October 2017’s 6-1 mauling that sent us into the winter feeling rather gloomy. Continue reading
