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: Atlanta United vs Orlando City SC – 29.08.2020

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After a morale boosting 3-1 win against Nashville SC, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC have no time to rest with a trip to Atlanta United on Saturday.

City travel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium looking for a first ever MLS victory over The Five Stripes at the ninth attempt. But lots has changed since the rivals’ last meeting. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact – 25.07.2020

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After the thrill of winning #MLSisBack Group A with seven points from nine, Orlando City SC now face Montreal Impact. The Round-of-16 matchup will decide who claims a place in the quarter-finals.

After going unbeaten in three group stage matches, Oscar Pareja has brought a feel-good factor back to The City Beautiful. This game is another huge opportunity to show MLS just how much progression we’ve made in a short space of time. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 14.07.2020

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After a rousing 2-1 win against Inter Miami in the #MLSisBack Tournament, Orlando City SC face their next Group A game against 2015 MLS expansion rivals New York City FC.

A familiar foe to Lions supporters everywhere, The Pigeons hit the turf at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex after losing 0-1 against Philadelphia Union in their first group game. Continue reading

#MLSisBack Tournament Group A preview with UK fan accounts

With under one week until the #MLSisBack Tournament kicks off at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando City UK caught up with some special guests.

Also making up Group A, I was joined by Fire Fans of the UK, Inter Miami UK, Nashville SC UK and UK NYCFC to preview the upcoming summer action. Continue reading

All you need to know about the #MLSisBack Tournament in Orlando

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With Major League Soccer officially announcing the resumption of the 2020 season today, we are here to explain all you need to know about the #MLSisBack Tournament.

Taking place in our beloved Orlando at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World, the tournament is a welcome relief for soccer fans everywhere amid COVID-19. Continue reading

INTERVIEW: Orlando City UK chats to former Orlando City SC player Luke Boden

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

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake – 29.02.2020

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After all of the waiting and anticipation, a brand new era is set to begin. Oscar Pareja will make his Lions debut in Orlando City SC‘s 2020 home opener against Real Salt Lake.

Starting at home for a sixth consecutive season in Major League Soccer, Orlando City UK will be attending the game at Exploria Stadium LIVE. All City supporters will hope 2020 is finally the year we reach the MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

Reviewing Orlando City SC’s MLS SuperDraft picks since 2015

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The MLS SuperDraft is the most exciting event in the lives of every young North American college soccer player.

With rounds one and two of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft getting underway tomorrow, Orlando City UK took this moment to review how Orlando City SC‘s annual picks have fared since our inaugural 2015 season. Continue reading

Orlando City UK visiting Orlando for a fifth successive year this February

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Most definitely a yearly ritual for us, Orlando City UK are thrilled to announce we are visiting Orlando for a fifth successive year next month.

A much shorter trip for us this time round, I’ll be making the two-and-a-half hour flight down from Toronto, Canada to experience Orlando City SC‘s 2020 home opener against Real Salt Lake on February 29. Continue reading