STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Columbus Crew – 13.07.2019

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Following Orlando City SC‘s triumphant penalty shootout victory against New York City FC in the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, James O’Connor‘s Lions face yet another quick turnaround for their home MLS encounter with Columbus Crew.

Taking on Caleb Porter’s side for the second time in only fifteen days, Orlando City SC will take great heart from their professional 0-2 win at MAPFRE Stadium back on June 29. Continue reading

Orlando City UK attending 2019 MLS All-Star Game on July 31

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Ticking a first ever Orlando City SC away game off our bucket list in June, Orlando City UK is enjoying another first later this July – attending the 2019 MLS All-Star Game!

With Orlando City SC‘s Exploria Stadium home announced as the venue for the momentous occasion back in September 2018, we look forward to Major League Soccer’s best taking on Atlético Madrid on July 31. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC – 29.06.2019

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Following our narrow 1-0 loss at D.C. United, Orlando City SC face a quick three-day turnaround by heading west to face fellow Eastern Conference side Columbus Crew at MAPFRE Stadium.

The Black & Gold are just a single point below the Lions in the East right now so this is a crucial opportunity to destabilise a side Orlando City SC have endured their fair share of ill-feeling with since entering MLS in 2015. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: D.C. United vs Orlando City SC – 26.06.2019

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Following 25 days without a league game, Orlando City SC return to MLS action against D.C. United at Audi Field in the second and final head-to-head of the 2019 season.

Since our brilliant 0-3 win at Montreal Impact on June 1, the Lions have successfully navigated their way to the quarter-final stage of the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with two gutsy victories against Memphis 901 FC and New England Revolution.
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STATS PREVIEW: Memphis 901 FC vs Orlando City SC – 12.06.2019

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Despite no MLS assignment for Orlando City SC until June 26, City supporters can still get their Lions fix via this Wednesday’s 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fourth round tie at Memphis 901 FC.

With Major League Soccer sides entering at this stage of the competition, James O’Connor‘s Lions travel to Mike Rose Soccer Complex in Memphis, Tennessee for the very first time with the USL side plotting a cup shock. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Montreal Impact vs Orlando City SC – 01.06.2019

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After a sickening 0-1 home loss to LA Galaxy last Friday, Orlando City SC now head to Montreal Impact away – a game Orlando City UK is attending live.

With the start of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup meaning there is no Orlando City SC fixture until June 26 following this fixture, it’s important to head into the break with a positive result at Stade Saputo. 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: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 27.04.2019

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Following the euphoria of an 88th minute game winner against Vancouver Whitecaps (1-0) last weekend, James O’Connor‘s Lions head up the Eastern Seaboard to face New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

Securing three victories, two draws and three defeats so far, it’s safe to say Orlando City SC are an improving side following a nightmare 2018. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Vancouver Whitecaps – 20.04.2019

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Following a narrow 2-1 loss at Real Salt Lake and our third defeat of the 2019 Major League Soccer campaign, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC will look to bounce back at home against Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Canadian side embark on their furthest trip of the MLS season with new head coach Marc Dos Santos having just earned his first league victory at the seventh attempt against Los Angeles FC (1-0) on Wednesday. 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