56% of Orlando City SC fans would keep Chris Mueller as a super sub

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Taking less than 120 seconds to score a crucial equaliser after being subbed in by James O’Connor in Orlando City SC‘s thrilling 4-3 win over Colorado Rapids last Saturday, Lions fans are facing a dilemma.

According to an Orlando City UK poll of 122 Orlando City SC supporters, 56% of Lions fans would keep Chris Mueller in his current role of super sub while 44% would now start him. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City SC – 13.04.2019

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The first home victory of 2019 has now been secured but Orlando City SC pushed their supporters’ heart rates to the max as they overcame Colorado Rapids 4-3 in an all-action thriller last weekend.

Coming from behind twice in the game to salvage all three points, James O’Connor‘s Lions now head west to Utah to face Rapids’ principal rivals Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Colorado Rapids – 06.04.2019

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Following a gutting 1-2 home defeat to D.C. United last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC will be looking to bounce back against Colorado Rapids.

Facing opposition from the Western Conference for the first time this season, the Lions go in search of their first home win after an encouraging second-half performance against D.C. that probably deserved a draw. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 29.04.2018

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Four straight victories in a row! That is the fantastic reality for Orlando City SC right now with our 3-2 victory over San Jose Earthquakes taking us to third in the Eastern Conference.

After a shaky start, Jason Kreis‘ Lions have displayed a marked improvement in each passing game with the first 70 minutes against Quakes a genuine joy to watch! Continue reading

Where will Dillon Powers fit in at Orlando City SC?

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In the week where Orlando City SC were preparing for Saturday’s game at New York Red Bulls, there was a further boost for the Lions in the transfer market.

Successfully trading Luis Gil for Colorado Rapids’ Dillon Powers in a last minute deal on August 9th, the club revealed his arrival yesterday. Continue reading

PLAYER RATINGS: Orlando City SC 2 Colorado Rapids 0 – 29.04.2017

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Another gameweek has passed by with Orlando City SC claiming yet another three points in our incredible start to the 2017 Major League Soccer campaign.

Defeating Colorado Rapids 2-0 on a sweltering day in Central Florida with the temperature almost hitting 90 degrees at kick-off, Jason Kreis‘ Lions sat top of both the Eastern Conference and the Supporters’ Shield standings come full-time. This is with TWO games in hand on second-placed New York Red Bulls! Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Colorado Rapids – 29.04.2017

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Barring a 2-0 loss at Columbus Crew back on April 1st, Orlando City SC have enjoyed a perfect start to the 2017 Major League Soccer campaign, sitting top of the Eastern Conference after Gameweek 8.

Winning five of our six games so far this season, our home form has been the bedrock on which our fast start has taken place. Pablo Mastroeni’s Colorado Rapids are the latest visitors to the fortress that is Orlando City Stadium on Saturday. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Toronto FC – 24.08.2016

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With just TEN games left to go of the 2016 MLS regular season, it’s reaching crunch time for Orlando City SC and their MLS Cup play-off qualification hopes.

Playing the first of those games against Toronto FC on Wednesday evening, the Lions really need some three point hauls now after a two-game unbeaten streak on the road. Continue reading

PLAYER RATINGS: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 20.08.2016

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Orlando City SC gained a valuable point on the road at Colorado Rapids on Saturday evening with the 0-0 result meaning City have now tied TWELVE games this season.

Enough to temporarily put Jason Kreis‘ side back above the line in sixth place (28 points), Joe Bendik crucially earned his third clean sheet of the season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Colorado Rapids vs Orlando City SC – 20.08.2016

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There is no respite for Orlando City SC in their MLS Cup play-off push as Jason Kreis‘ Lions continue on the road to face Colorado Rapids on Saturday.

Remarkably playing out their NINTH 2-2 draw of the season at Chicago Fire last time out, City had multiple opportunities to put the game away, eventually costing them in the end. Continue reading