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
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
*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
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
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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
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Relief and jubilation! Those were some of the words to describe the mood of Orlando City SC players and supporters following a rousing 0-1 victory in a surprise triumph at New York Red Bulls last weekend.
Not only the Lions’ first win of the 2019 MLS season, the three points were extra significant because this was Orlando City SC‘s first road victory since 29 April 2018 – a good eleven months ago! Continue reading
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After the heartbreak of suffering a last minute equaliser at Chicago Fire, James O’Connor‘s Orlando City SC return to Central Florida to take on Montreal Impact at Orlando City Stadium.
Still coached by former Aston Villa head coach Rémi Garde, Impact have won one and lost one of their first two league fixtures in a 2019 MLS campaign that’s seeing them start with six consecutive fixtures on the road. Continue reading
Friday was quite the day to be an Orlando City SC supporter with widespread reports emerging that the Lions are on the brink of sealing a transfer for experienced Portuguese international star Nani.
On Friday evening (UK time), journalist Paul Tenorio confirmed that James O’Connor‘s side are “in the final stages of negotiations” to sign the Sporting Lisbon forward as a Designated Player on a free transfer. Continue reading
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With over 10 new signings through the door at Orlando City Stadium so far this MLS off-season, Orlando City SC are still being linked with further new arrivals.
Over the past week, Venezuela international striker Andrés Ponce and Belgian centre back Bruno Godeau have both been linked with transfers to Central Florida. Continue reading
According to a report by Portuguese source O Jogo at the weekend, Orlando City SC are interested in pursuing a transfer for Sporting Lisbon forward Nani this off-season.
This news was corroborated by Orlando Sentinel reporter Jordan Culver who tweeted Saturday that a Lions club source confirmed Orlando City SC are interested in the player. Continue reading
