Are these Orlando City SC’s 9 worst MLS calls by PRO Referees?

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Bad refereeing calls happen. It’s part of sport. Orlando City SC aren’t perfect and make mistakes too. However, this blog is to highlight the consistent and continued incompetency of PRO Referees since the Lions joined MLS in 2015.

After a really poor call by Joe Dickerson in yesterday’s 2-2 draw at Austin FC, Orlando City UK lists what we believe to be 9 of Orlando City SC‘s worst MLS calls by PRO Referees. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Charlotte FC – 30.04.2022

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After the high of defeating Columbus Crew and Tampa Bay Rowdies within just five days, Orlando City SC were brought back down to Earth with a bump last Sunday.

Comfortably swept aside 0-3 by New York Red Bulls at home, Oscar Pareja‘s Lions were worryingly tepid as they passed up a huge opportunity to go top of the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 24.04.2022

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After putting in the perfect road performance to prevail 0-2 at Columbus Crew, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now face New York Red Bulls back at Exploria Stadium.

Achieving a two-game sweep over the Lions in 2021, Red Bulls were one of only two MLS teams to defeat the Lions in Orlando last season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Chicago Fire vs Orlando City SC – 07.07.2021

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After losing 1-2 to New York Red Bulls, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now fly north to face Eastern Conference strugglers Chicago Fire at Soldier Field.

The Lions’ first MLS visit to the Near South Side venue, this midweek clash will be another test of Orlando City SC‘s squad depth in the hectic mid-season schedule. Continue reading

New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC 2021 preview with RBNY UK

Before New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC on Saturday, we caught up with UK-based Red Bulls supporters Scott, Ronnie and Luke (@RBNYUK) to preview the Eastern Conference clash.

We also reflect on what’s happened in the opening weeks of the MLS season, as well as asking RBNY UK a few more questions about where this game could be won and lost at Red Bull Arena. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 29.05.2021

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Damn, it feels good to be an Orlando City SC supporter right now! After defeating Toronto FC 1-0, the Lions sit second in the Eastern Conference and are still unbeaten in six fixtures.

Boasting a game in hand on leaders New England Revolution too, Oscar Pareja‘s side now visit New York Red Bulls full of hope and expectation, despite Alexandre Pato and Daryl Dike‘s continued absence. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC – 18.10.2020

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Last facing New York Red Bulls just 15 days before this game, Orlando City SC play the New Jersey side again, this time at their Red Bull Arena home.

Even in this short timeframe, there’s been a managerial change in Harrison with former Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber replacing interim head coach Bradley Carnell. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls – 03.10.2020

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Unbeaten in two road games at Sporting Kansas City and FC Dallas, Orlando City SC start their final nine 2020 regular season games with a home fixture against New York Red Bulls.

Currently eight games undefeated, Oscar Pareja has changed the culture in Central Florida with his Lions team currently fourth in the Eastern Conference. 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