STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union – 23.07.2022

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After drawing 1-1 at rivals Atlanta United, and then facing Arsenal in a glamour friendly in between, Orlando City SC are back in MLS action as they welcome Philadelphia Union to Exploria Stadium.

Despite going three MLS games unbeaten, some sections of the City fanbase are growing increasingly frustrated at Oscar Pareja‘s tactics and an inability to kill games off in what is proving an inconsistent 2022 campaign. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union – 10.05.2022

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After overcoming I-4 Derby rivals Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-1 in the third round of the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Oscar Pareja‘s side now face a much tougher test in the Round of 32.

With current Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union visiting Exploria Stadium, Union are the only opponent City have faced in the U.S. Open Cup twice, first in 2018 and secondly this Wednesday. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC – 25.09.2021

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Orlando City SC‘s 2021 campaign seems to be unravelling and at the worst possible time too. After a 3-1 loss at Philadelphia Union, qualification for the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs is no longer a sure thing.

Not only defeated at Subaru Park (3-1), Antônio Carlos‘ late sending off means another suspension ahead of two tough away games, first at New England Revolution, and then Nashville SC. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 19.09.2021

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Losing 2-4 to CF Montréal and finishing the game with 9 men, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC need to arrest a two-game losing streak away at Philadelphia Union.

Visiting Subaru Park with difficult away trips to New England Revolution and Nashville SC thereafter, Orlando City SC must hang tough to avoid slipping down the Eastern Conference. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Philadelphia Union – 22.07.2021

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Far from our best at Toronto FC but fighting back to earn a road point (1-1), Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now face Philadelphia Union at Exploria Stadium.

It’s the first of three home fixtures in just 13 days. A crucial stage of the season, it’s now time to solidify our positioning near the top of the Eastern Conference. Continue reading