With Orlando City SC three-and-a-bit years into their Major League Soccer journey, the Lions already have an abundance of loyal and passionate supporters spread up and down the United Kingdom.
One particular Orlando City UK member who has followed Orlando City SC since their days in USL is avid Nottingham Forest and Lions fan Dan Berridge. We caught up with Dan to see why Orlando City SC were the team for him. Continue reading
Embed from Getty Images
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
Embed from Getty Images
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
Embed from Getty Images
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
Embed from Getty Images
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
Embed from Getty Images
So Gameweek 1 has already passed and Stéfano Pinho‘s stoppage time equaliser against D.C. United felt like a winner given the fact Orlando City SC were playing with 10 men following PCs red card.
Following that pulsating 1-1 draw, Jason Kreis‘ side now face Lions club legend Adrian Heath and his Minnesota United side – a game that Orlando City UK is attending LIVE. Continue reading
The MLS off-season is a time for roster changes, transfer rumours and sheer boredom at waiting for March to roll around!
Trawling Twitter recently, Orlando City UK couldn’t help but notice a potential subtle difference on the Orlando City SC home jersey for the 2018 season. 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
It’s been a long while since we ran one of these features but we thought we’d serve you another helping of our ‘Whatever Happened To?’ blogs.
Last questioning the whereabouts of ex-Lions striker Adam Bedell, today we’re providing an update on former Orlando City SC Designated Player Bryan Róchez.
Remember him? Continue reading
Orlando City SC have successfully acquired Dom Dwyer from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for up to $1.6 million in allocation money.
After Kansas City Star writer Sam McDowell broke news of the trade at 6:27pm, Orlando City SC‘s Alex Leitão announced the deal himself via Facebook Live at 7pm. Continue reading
