STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 21.05.2017

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After grabbing a 1-1 draw in Northern California at San Jose Earthquakes in midweek, Orlando City SC are back at Orlando City Stadium to take on New York City FC on Sunday.

The third and final meeting between the 2015 expansion rivals this season, Orlando City SC just love facing the men from the Empire State. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs LA Galaxy – 15.04.2017

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Moving into a brand new stadium isn’t easy – just ask West Ham United! But after three Orlando City SC games played at Orlando City Stadium, the Lions have won every one of those games in an awesome start to 2017.

Already underlining the theory that Orlando City Stadium can be a real stronghold in Major League Soccer, LA Galaxy are the latest visitors to Central Florida on Saturday. Continue reading

Orlando City SC seal deal for former United States international

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Just when you thought Orlando City SC‘s transfer activity was finished this spring, think again with the Lions completing the impressive loan signing of Luis Gil today.

The attack-minded midfielder arrives on loan from Mexican Liga MX side Querétaro FC with an option to to purchase the 23-year-old at the end of the 2017 Major League Soccer campaign. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 05.03.2017

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So the day we’ve waited oh so long for is almost here Orlando City SC fans! After what has felt like an absolute eternity, Sunday March 5th is upon us – the Lions’ first ever competitive game at Orlando City Stadium.

It’s ironic that Patrick Vieira’s New York City FC are the first ever visitors to our brand 25,500-seater soccer-specific facility given NYCFC were our first ever MLS opponents back on March 8th 2015 at the Citrus Bowl. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Will Johnson

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The number of Orlando City SC off-season arrivals now stands at three with experienced Canadian international midfielder Will Johnson having joined the Lions earlier today.

Signing a two-year contract with an option for a third, the 29-year-old looks a shrewd purchase having won MLS Cup twice while earning 41 caps with his national side. Continue reading

Where will Will Johnson fit in at Orlando City SC?

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After Orlando City SC‘s reported pursuit of Bordeaux’s Grégory Sertic seemed to go cold on Tuesday, there has been more positive updates regarding Will Johnson.

The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that Orlando City SC have now agreed a deal in principle for the 29-year-old Canadian international midfielder. Continue reading

5 things you didn’t know about Orlando City SC’s Donny Toia

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So MLS Expansion Draft day has come and gone but Orlando City SC have secured their first new signing of the off-season and his name is Donny Toia.

With Jason Kreis‘ Lions signing Toia from Atlanta United in exchange for their natural first-round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, the left back is an immediate replacement for Mikey Ambrose who joined Gerardo Martino’s side yesterday. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: LA Galaxy vs Orlando City SC – 11.09.2016

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There is great belief that Orlando City SC could be hitting the gas when it matters the most with Jason Kreis‘ Lions having registered back-to-back wins heading into Sunday’s meeting with LA Galaxy.

With just SIX regular season fixtures left to contend following the weekend’s assignment at StubHub Center, Orlando City SC’s 1-4 demolition of Montreal Impact away will renew confidence that the Lions can make the MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 28.08.2016

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If you thought Orlando City SC‘s midweek fixture with Toronto FC was important, Sunday’s match-up with New York City FC takes on even greater significance now.

Going down 1-2 to TFC on Wednesday with just NINE games remaining, Jason Kreis won’t want our MLS Cup Playoff qualification chances coming down to the final day of the season. Continue reading