STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 23.08.2019

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Following the sheer agony of conceding a stoppage time equaliser to Minnesota United (1-1), Orlando City SC have to pick themselves up quickly for a huge MLS Rivalry Week fixture against Atlanta United.

Facing the Georgia side for a third time this season, James O’Connor‘s side must now do everything in the power to finally overcome a side they’ve failed to beat in eight separate meetings – an unbearable truth for Lions fans to suffer. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Minnesota United vs Orlando City SC – 17.08.2019

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After Orlando City SC‘s crucial 1-0 win against Sporting Kansas City, the Lions make their first ever trip to Allianz Field to take on Minnesota United of the Western Conference.

The fixture represents the first ever MLS meeting of Lions club legend Adrian Heath and his former Orlando City SC player James O’Connor in the dugouts as Inchy plots a third consecutive win over the club he served with such distinction. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Sporting Kansas City – 14.08.2019

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Following Orlando City SC’s 1-1 draw at Toronto FC, more MLS action comes thick and fast with the Lions now facing their final double gameweek of 2019.

Now facing a must-win home test against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, another away day beckons at Adrian Heath‘s Minnesota United just three days later. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs FC Dallas – 03.08.2019

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Just three days on from the 2019 MLS All-Star Game, the Exploria Stadium turf sees live action again as Orlando City SC return for a cross-conference clash with Luchi Gonzalez’s FC Dallas.

Just the fourth time the sides have met in Major League Soccer, James O’Connor swaps MLS All-Star head coach duties for his regular day job as his Lions plot a strong finish heading into the season’s final straight. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC – 27.07.2019

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Agonisingly losing 0-1 at home against New York Red Bulls, Orlando City SC face one more game before the 2019 MLS All-Star Game takes place at Exploria Stadium – an away assignment at New England Revolution.

The first of two crucial Eastern Conference head-to-heads this season, Bruce Arena has turned a failing Revs franchise around with the Foxborough side now representing direct competition for a place in the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 21.07.2019

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There’s no time to rest for Orlando City SC right now with James O’Connor‘s Lions returning home to face New York Red Bulls – just three days after our gritty 1-1 draw at Portland Timbers.

Travelling a gruelling 3,062 miles back across the United States to Exploria Stadium, this is the eighth game Orlando City SC has played in just 26 days. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Portland Timbers vs Orlando City SC – 18.07.2019

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Following Orlando City SC‘s 1-o win against Columbus Crew, James O’Connor‘s Lions now face their second furthest road trip of the 2019 MLS season at Portland Timbers.

Travelling just over 3,060 miles from the Florida peninsula up to the Pacific Northwest, Orlando City SC are visiting Providence Park for only the third time in Major League Soccer. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 06.07.2019

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*GAME RESCHEDULED TO JULY 7 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER*

Just days after facing Philadelphia Union at Exploria Stadium, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC face The U once again in quick succession – this time at Talen Energy Stadium.

After losing 1-3 on July 3, this provides another quick-fire opportunity to steal some points from the impressive Eastern Conference leaders who’ve enjoyed a fine 2019 MLS season so far. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Seattle Sounders vs Orlando City SC – 15.05.2019

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Following Orlando City SC‘s narrow 1-0 loss at Atlanta United, James O’Connor‘s side complete the second part of a tough two-game road streak at Seattle Sounders.

Travelling to CenturyLink Field for the third time since entering Major League Soccer, the cavernous venue will provide a stiff midweek test for the Lions. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 04.05.2019

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Going undefeated in three of our last four MLS fixtures, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC played out a keenly contested 1-1 draw at New York City FC last weekend.

It’s a sign of the improvement the Lions have made that some City supporters felt disappointed to depart Yankee Stadium with just a single point with all three within our grasp. Continue reading