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
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
Before Orlando City SC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies in the third round of the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, we preview the I-4 Derby with Tampa Bay Rowdies UK (@RowdiesUK).
We also reflect on the clubs’ MLS and USL Championship campaigns so far, as well as asking Dave a few more questions about why he supports Tampa Bay Rowdies. Continue reading
After a two-season absence due to COVID-19, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is back and so is the eagerly anticipated return of the I-4 Derby.
With Orlando City SC facing old minor league rivals Tampa Bay Rowdies competitively for the first time since 2014, this intriguing third round clash is dripping in nostalgia. Continue reading
After all of the waiting and anticipation, we finally have an Orlando City SC fixture this week and what a fixture too!
There won’t be any supporters but every soccer fan is relieved we’re finally getting the #MLSisBack Tournament underway with the inaugural Florida Derby – Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami. Continue reading
Four years on from his final game as an Orlando City SC player, Orlando City UK caught up with longtime Lion Luke Boden.
Still Orlando City SC‘s record all-time appearance holder with 87 appearances in USL and 45 in MLS (132 overall), the Englishman spoke about life in Florida, making the transition to MLS, and his memories following his time at the club. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
With FC Cincinnati joining Major League Soccer in 2019, the Orange and Blue will soon be selecting unprotected players under MLS contracts in the forthcoming 2018 MLS Expansion Draft on December 11.
Alan Koch’s side have already acquired the likes of former Portland Timbers star Fanendo Adi and San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe on loan. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
As part of an attempt to raise funds and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Orlando City SC host the Puerto Rico National Team in a friendly at Orlando City Stadium this Saturday evening.
Dedicating 100 per cent of the net proceeds to the ‘United for Puerto Rico’ initiative, this ‘Fuerza Puerto Rico Friendly’ also marks Kaká‘s final outing in Orlando City SC purple following his recent exit announcement. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
There’s a break from league play this Wednesday evening as Orlando City SC host fellow Floridian outfit Miami FC in the fourth round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Managed by Italian defensive legend Alessandro Nesta and co-owned by another in Paolo Maldini, the NASL franchise will view this local fixture like a final with just 3 hours, 50 minutes separating the sides via Florida’s Turnpike. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
Orlando City SC supporters can look forward to a novel fixture next week as Jason Kreis‘ Lions take on Miami FC for the very first time in the fourth round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Only founded in 2015, Alessandro Nesta’s Miami FC are an unknown quantity to many.
Not to be confused with David Beckham’s Miami Beckham United, Orlando City UK have listed FIVE things you didn’t know about our NASL opposition. Continue reading
