STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United – 30.07.2021

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After an embarrassing 5-0 thrashing at New York City FC, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC must pick themselves up quickly for a home game against rivals Atlanta United.

Missing several first team regulars at NYCFC, partly through international call-ups but also by choice, it was the first time Orlando City SC have been disgraced under Pareja’s leadership. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 25.07.2021

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After a huge morale-boosting 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC now fly north to face New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

NYCFC’s first game back in The Bronx after a five-game home streak at Red Bull Arena, the Lions are aiming for back-to-back victories to put pressure on first-placed New England Revolution. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs San Jose Earthquakes – 22.06.2021

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After defeating Toronto FC 2-3, Orlando City SC now face their second and only other regular season fixture against Western Conference opposition this MLS campaign.

With San Jose Earthquakes in town for Pride in Our City night, the Lions will be hoping for maximum points from this triple gameweek. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Toronto FC vs Orlando City SC – 19.06.2021

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After our 2-1 loss at New York Red Bulls and a 21-day break, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC return to Exploria Stadium to play an away game, only by name, behind closed doors, against temporary tenants Toronto FC.

Despite surrendering our unbeaten start, the international break perhaps came at the right time for City. In short, we’ve performed solidly to earn 12 points from our first seven games this season. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: D.C. United vs Orlando City SC – 16.05.2021

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After conceding a late penalty and drawing 1-1 with New York City FC, Oscar Pareja‘s Orlando City SC will look to bounce back with all three points at D.C. United.

Unbeaten in four games so far, the Lions have drawn three of these fixtures and will desperately crave a first road victory of the season at Audi Field. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New York City FC – 08.05.2021

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After completely dismantling FC Cincinnati 3-0 in a hugely convincing performance, Orlando City SC stay home to take on New York City FC.

The 2015 expansion rivals’ first meeting since that game in the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, it’s second (New York City FC) versus third (Orlando City SC) near the top of the Eastern Conference summit. Continue reading

Winners revealed in Orlando City UK’s 2020 end-of-season awards

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This past week, we asked the Orlando City SC Twittersphere to select their Orlando City SC Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year for 2020 as part of our annual Orlando City UK end-of-season awards.

A public vote designed to recognise the standout Orlando City SC players in a stellar 2020 MLS campaign, we can now proudly reveal the winners as voted by you! Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs New England Revolution – 29.11.2020

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After defeating New York City FC in the craziest, most incredible penalty shootout you’re ever likely to see, Orlando City SC must keep their feet on the ground for the next and most important game in Lions club history.

Now facing a home tie against New England Revolution in the Eastern Conference semi-final stage of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs, Oscar Pareja‘s side are just 270+ minutes away from lifting the MLS Cup trophy. 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