Austin – Texas where it all began for Orlando City Soccer
March 26, 2015 Comments Off on Austin – Texas where it all began for Orlando City Soccer
A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate enough to head out of Orlando to go and watch the first ever Major League Soccer match that Orlando City Soccer played away from home. Fresh from all the excitement of the opening day draw at the Citrus Bowl with New York City, Orlando headed to Houston […]
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Vancouver hand Orlando first MLS loss with devastating last minute winner
March 21, 2015 Comments Off on Vancouver hand Orlando first MLS loss with devastating last minute winner
A dramatic last minute goal by Vancouver’s Octavio Rivero handed Orlando City their first defeat in Major League Soccer at the Orlando Citrus Bowl last night. The game itself was never a classic and it often threatened to boil over as some meaty challenges were made by both sides. The tone was set a couple […]
Continue reading …Orlando City records first MLS win with defeat of Houston
March 13, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City records first MLS win with defeat of Houston
Orlando City Soccer Club won its first-ever game as a Major League Soccer (MLS) club as they beat Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston. After 73 minutes of scoreless action, second half substitute Pedro Ribeiro scored the decisive goal as he applied the finishing touch after an error by Houston goalkeeper Tyler Deric. […]
Continue reading …Soccer Fever hits Orlando as the Lions Earn 1-1 Draw with New York
March 8, 2015 Comments Off on Soccer Fever hits Orlando as the Lions Earn 1-1 Draw with New York
In front of a packed house of 62,510 soccer crazy fans, Orlando City Soccer battled to a well deserved draw against New York City this afternoon. The attendance, the second largest for an inaugural MLS match, was the largest ever for a soccer game at the Orlando Citrus Bowl, surpassing previous crowds even during the […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Purple Pride 5K Continues Build Up To MLS Opener
March 5, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City Purple Pride 5K Continues Build Up To MLS Opener
Orlando City Soccer Club continued it’s big build up to it’s season opening game against New York City FC tonight with its Purple Pride 5K. The officially timed 5K race began at 6.30pm but all of the Orlando City “purple” game day festivities including purple confetti, streamers and purple glow sticks were in evidence a […]
Continue reading …Walt Disney World Resort becomes founding sponsor of Orlando City Soccer Club
March 4, 2015 Comments Off on Walt Disney World Resort becomes founding sponsor of Orlando City Soccer Club
Walt Disney World Resort and Orlando City Soccer Club announced today at a press conference a multi-year agreement making Walt Disney World Resort a founding sponsor of the Club. The announcement comes at an exciting time, just days before Orlando City Soccer Club’s 2015 Major League Soccer (MLS) debut on Sunday. Under the agreement, Walt […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Players Debut Inaugural MLS Away Kit at Soccer & The City Fashion Show
March 3, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City Players Debut Inaugural MLS Away Kit at Soccer & The City Fashion Show
Never a club to do things by halves, Orlando City Soccer Club unveiled the team’s away jersey for its inaugural 2015 season this evening as part of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Jersey Week. Most clubs hold a simple event to show off their new team jersey but this is Orlando and this is Orlando City […]
Continue reading …Mission Accomplished! Orlando City #FillTheBowl as March 8th Opener is Sold Out
March 2, 2015 Comments Off on Mission Accomplished! Orlando City #FillTheBowl as March 8th Opener is Sold Out
It’s official – Orlando City Soccer Club’s home opener against fellow league newcomers New York City FC is sold out. Supporters responded en masse to Operation #FillTheBowl and the dramatic debut of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) newest teams will unfold before a packed Orlando Citrus Bowl on March 8, 2015. Kick-off is set for 5:00 […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Names Kaká Team Captain
February 24, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City Names Kaká Team Captain
Orlando City Soccer Club today announced it has named midfielder and 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year Kaká the team captain as the Lions prepare for the start of their inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The Club opens MLS play against fellow newcomers New York City FC Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 5:00 […]
Continue reading …Kaká scores as Orlando City draw with New York City FC in Carolina Cup
February 21, 2015 Comments Off on Kaká scores as Orlando City draw with New York City FC in Carolina Cup
The Lions’ opening match in the 12th annual Carolina Cup Challenge marked its first-ever contest against fellow expansion side New York City FC (NYCFC), providing a preview of their Major League Soccer (MLS) home-opener at the Orlando Citrus on March 8, 2015. In an entertaining fixture, both teams battled to earn a 1-1 draw […]
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