Orlando City Soccer announces new practice facility in Lake Nona
January 29, 2016 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer announces new practice facility in Lake Nona
Orlando City SC this evening announced that they will partner with the Lake Nona community in Orlando to build a new 23-acre soccer training facility that is expected to open in 2017. The facility will be home to Orlando City’s first team, their USL side Orlando City B and the club’s U.S. Soccer Development Academy […]
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Orlando City Soccer reports back to training
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer reports back to training
Orlando City Lions reported back for training this morning as they prepare for their second Major League Soccer (MLS) campaign. The club also paraded their new signings defender Kevin Alston, goalkeeper Joe Bendik and 13th overall 2016 MLS SuperDraft pick Hadji Barr. Perhaps even better news was that midfielder Kevin Molino was out practicing with […]
Continue reading …Orlando City B Deepens Squad with Seven Acquisitions
January 13, 2016 Comments Off on Orlando City B Deepens Squad with Seven Acquisitions
Orlando City B significantly strengthened its squad today, announcing seven acquisitions – forwards Pierre da Silva, Dembakwi Yomba, Michael Cox, William Eyang, midfielders Jonathan Mendoza, Marius Obekop and defender Craig Nitti – leading up to the 2016 USL campaign. Eyang and Nitti’s signings are pending clearance of their ITC Visas. Player transactions are subject to […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Soccer delays new stadium opening to 2017
January 13, 2016 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer delays new stadium opening to 2017
Orlando City Soccer President Phil Rawlins has today announced that the team will play the entire 2016 Major League Soccer season at the Orlando Citrus Bowl. Initial plans had the club looking forward to a move to their new home in September this year. Construction delays now mean the club can relax a little and […]
Continue reading …Orlando City to Face Real Salt Lake March 6 at Orlando Citrus Bowl
December 22, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City to Face Real Salt Lake March 6 at Orlando Citrus Bowl
With the start of Orlando City SC’s second season in Major League Soccer (MLS) a mere few months away, the league today announced its season opening schedule with all teams facing off on Sunday, Mar. 6. The Lions will face Western Conference rivals Real Salt Lake in the Orlando Citrus Bowl at 2 p.m. While […]
Continue reading …Joe Bendik moves to Orlando City Soccer from Toronto FC
December 21, 2015 Comments Off on Joe Bendik moves to Orlando City Soccer from Toronto FC
Orlando City SC has acquired goalkeeper Joe Bendik from Toronto FC in exchange for a conditional fourth round selection in the 2017 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft. Per club and league policy, additional terms were not disclosed. “Joe is a proven goalkeeper who has significant amount of experience within the league,” said head coach Adrian […]
Continue reading …Lewis Neal Re-Joins Orlando City Family in Extended Role
December 17, 2015 Comments Off on Lewis Neal Re-Joins Orlando City Family in Extended Role
Former Orlando City SC first team midfielder and 2015 Clubman of the Year Lewis Neal will return to the Club, signing a two-year contract for an extended role with the organization. Effective immediately, Neal will join Orlando City B as a veteran leader for City’s young and talented players, become a member of the Academy […]
Continue reading …A Strange Day… Orlando City makes more changes
December 17, 2015 Comments Off on A Strange Day… Orlando City makes more changes
Yesterday was a strange day in many ways. First, we got the news from Orlando City that they were proud to be ranked No. 2 in Google’s Year in Search of Top 10 Trending Soccer Terms of 2015 in the United States, and then, just a few hours later, word reached fans via the Orlando […]
Continue reading …Orlando Pride Signs Australian Women’s National Team Defender Stephanie-Elise Catley
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando Pride Signs Australian Women’s National Team Defender Stephanie-Elise Catley
Orlando Pride has acquired Australian Women’s National Team defender Stephanie-Elise Catley from the Portland Thorns in exchange for goalkeeper Adrianna Franch and a third-round pick (No. 21 overall) in the 2016 NWSL College Draft, the team announced today. The Pride also announced the signing of Franch prior to the subsequent trade that will send her […]
Continue reading …Orlando Pride Signs Brazil International Monica Hickmann Alves
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando Pride Signs Brazil International Monica Hickmann Alves
Orlando Pride National Women’s Soccer League team has signed Brazilian defender Monica Hickmann Alves, the team announced today. Monica will occupy an international roster spot for the squad’s inaugural season in the NWSL. Per Club and league rules, additional details were not disclosed. “We’re excited to have Monica join Orlando Pride in the team’s inaugural […]
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