Orlando City SC announce 19 players on 2024 MLS Expansion Draft protected list

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When new clubs join Major League Soccer, the league requests that existing clubs release protected player lists at the end of each campaign, and Orlando City SC did just that today.

With the 2024 MLS Expansion Draft taking place tomorrow (December 11), new boys San Diego FC start construction of their inaugural 2025 roster, but the Southern California franchise will not be able to sign these 19 Lions. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Los Angeles FC – 02.04.2022

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Just 10+ minutes away from snatching a 0-1 win at Portland Timbers, Orlando City SC had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Providence Park last Sunday.

Conceding a late Cristhian Paredes penalty, Oscar Pareja‘s side emerged from two quick-fire West Coast trips undefeated – something to take great heart from. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Portland Timbers vs Orlando City SC – 27.03.2022

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How good does it feel to get back to winning ways? Especially when you achieve a 0-1 shutout victory over 2,500 away from home at LA Galaxy.

With Orlando City SC achieving their first ever MLS win in Carson, Oscar Pareja‘s side are bouncing into their second West Coast game in just two weekends – this time at Portland Timbers. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: LA Galaxy vs Orlando City SC – 19.03.2022

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After a humbling 1-2 home defeat to FC Cincinnati, it’s back to basics for Orlando City SC who are expected to achieve much more this season than last weekend’s result suggested.

Granted, nothing is decided in Gameweek 3, but the fact we’ve already surrendered a home loss, to lowly FC Cincinnati no less, this will sure be irking Orlando City SC players, management, and supporters. Continue reading

FreeSports televising two Orlando City SC away fixtures in March

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After no live UK coverage of Orlando City SC vs CF Montréal in our 2022 MLS home opener, FreeSports are treating British City fans to two live fixtures in March.

Airing 14 live Orlando City SC games in 2021, FreeSports are televising the Lions’ away trips to LA Galaxy (March 19) and Portland Timbers (March 27) this month. Continue reading