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So Orlando City SC ran out 3-1 winners over Saint Louis FC in the first unofficial fixture at Orlando City Stadium yesterday with Kaká (who else!) the first goalscorer at our new facility.
The friendly taught us a few things but one eye-catching factor was the new squad numbers worn by the Lions’ off-season arrivals and those players switching things up for 2017. Continue reading
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Addressing a key area of weakness, Orlando City SC completed the noteworthy signature of United States international Jonathan Spector on Tuesday evening (UK time).
The versatile 30-year-old defender joins after mutually agreeing his departure from Birmingham City with the Illinois-native capable of playing at centre back, right back or in defensive midfield. Continue reading
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So with six hours left to run in our latest Orlando City UK poll, it seems the majority of Orlando City SC fans want to see the Lions play a 4-4-2 (Midfield Diamond) formation in 2017.
While we know this is Jason Kreis‘ favoured formation of course, today we’re debating whether our strongest current personnel are best suited to that system, or something different altogether. Continue reading
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Orlando City SC headlines are coming thick and fast right now with Luke Boden’s Tampa Bay Rowdies switch and Stewart Kerr’s departure to Vancouver Whitecaps catching the eye on Thursday.
However, Friday’s news surrounded personnel who will be sticking around in 2017 with Kevin Alston, Servando Carrasco and Seb Hines all signing new deals with Orlando City SC. Continue reading
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The number of Orlando City SC off-season arrivals now stands at three with experienced Canadian international midfielder Will Johnson having joined the Lions earlier today.
Signing a two-year contract with an option for a third, the 29-year-old looks a shrewd purchase having won MLS Cup twice while earning 41 caps with his national side. Continue reading
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After Orlando City SC‘s reported pursuit of Bordeaux’s Grégory Sertic seemed to go cold on Tuesday, there has been more positive updates regarding Will Johnson.
The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that Orlando City SC have now agreed a deal in principle for the 29-year-old Canadian international midfielder. Continue reading
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Yesterday was an incredibly busy day in the world of Orlando City SC with the Alex Morgan loan to Lyon announcement, turf at Orlando City Stadium and two particular transfer rumours leaving us all eager to find out more!
But for Jason Kreis‘ side, the biggest news of the day surrounded the Lions’ reported interest in Bordeaux defender Grégory Sertic. Continue reading
