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Despite taking the lead three times at LA Galaxy last weekend, Orlando City SC still ended up pointless after an inspired hat-trick from Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole the show 4-3.
With many writing off the Lions’ chances heading to StubHub Center, it was a real valiant effort from James O’Connor‘s side who outplayed the hosts in spells with several free-flowing moves. Continue reading
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After our morale boosting 2-1 win over Toronto FC, it’s time for Orlando City SC to switch their attention to a quarter-final tie against Philadelphia Union in the last eight of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Travelling to Talen Energy Stadium to face Jim Curtin’s side for a place in the last four, a victory would represent the furthest Orlando City SC have progressed in this competition. Continue reading
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Exactly two weeks on from Jason Kreis’ exit, Orlando City SC announced the appointment of James O’Connor as the Lions’ new head coach today.
A former Lion himself having made 41 league appearances for Orlando City SC in their USL form, the 38-year-old Irishman returns to Central Florida after a successful stint at Louisville City. Continue reading
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According to a report by former Orlando Sentinel reporter Paul Tenorio today, Orlando City SC are closing in on a deal to make Louisville City’s James O’Connor their next head coach.
A former Lion who made 41 league appearances for Orlando City SC in their USL guise, Orlando City UK understands James O’Connor is the preferred option should both parties agree terms within negotiations that are now underway. Continue reading
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No matter which way you look at it, Orlando City SC are in a hole right now with a 0-2 home loss to Montreal Impact consigning the Lions to a seventh straight loss in Major League Soccer.
While it would be counterproductive to slate the team too much in our current state, it’s safe to say Orlando City SC‘s performance left a lot to be desired with Evan Bush untroubled in a hugely forgettable game at Orlando City Stadium. Continue reading
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A league game on from a desperate 3-0 defeat at Montreal Impact, we now face a home game against guess who? Montreal Impact!
Following that sixth straight morale sapping loss, Orlando City SC called time on Jason Kreis’ time in charge with Bobby Murphy taking the reigns on an interim basis. Continue reading
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There’s another break from league play this Wednesday evening as Orlando City SC travel to D.C. United in the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16.
The first game since Jason Kreis parted company with the club on Friday, Bobby Murphy will take charge of the Lions at Maryland SoccerPlex. Continue reading
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There’s a break from league play this Wednesday night as Orlando City SC take on fellow Floridian side Miami United FC in the fourth round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Travelling to The Magic City to take on the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) side, Jason Kreis‘ Lions will hope to fare better than they did at this stage last season. Continue reading
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Frustratingly conceding late to lose 2-1 at Toronto FC last Friday, Orlando City SC now face Chicago Fire at Orlando City Stadium.
With the Eastern Conference an even more competitive this year and the Lions now winless in two games, Jason Kreis‘ side will be eager to grab another win to prove to everyone this is simply a blip and not a repeat of 2017. Continue reading
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It may have taken Orlando City SC longer than fellow MLS clubs this off-season but the first new faces are through the entry doors ahead of 2018.
Yesterday, Jason Kreis‘ Lions secured deals for both New York City FC full back R. J. Allen and Miami FC forward Stéfano Pinho. Continue reading
