Orlando City Soccer

The Day The MLS Commissioner Came To O-Town

March 2, 2012 Comments Off

It was a day that started out for many folks with a high expectation and ultimately it ended up with everyone connected to Orlando City realizing that there was still much work to do both on and off the field. Commissioner Don Garber arrived on stage to a deafening roar at the Mojo Bar & […]

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MLS Commissioner Garber Comes To Town As Orlando Gets Serious About Sport

February 22, 2012 Comments Off

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber is coming to Orlando on March 1 to discuss the City Beautiful as a future potential MLS expansion market. Garber will meet with the club’s owners, community leaders including Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, as well as the Orlando City fans and media, in a packed day of meetings. “We […]

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Orlando City Soccer Club and Legoland Florida Partner Up For 2012 Season And Beyond

February 7, 2012 Comments Off

In perhaps one of the most natural partnerships there possibly could be, Orlando City Soccer Club and Legoland Florida today announced a multi-year partnership that reinforces the interest in bringing soccer to the Central Florida community. Officially, Legoland Florida now becomes the team’s Official Family Theme Park but it’s really much more than that as […]

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Orlando City Coach Adrian Heath Previews 2012 Season

January 25, 2012 Comments Off

Orlando City Lions coach Adrian Heath (pictured above) sat down with me this morning to talk about the upcoming 2012 season for the Lions. There’s no doubt that it’s an exciting time for soccer in the Orlando area as the team looks forward to defending their 2011 USL Pro Championship title. The club has come […]

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Orlando City 2012 Fixture List Announced

January 11, 2012 Comments Off

USL PRO unveiled the 2012 regular season schedule, league alignment, and playoff format today. The 24-game regular season kicks off for Orlando City on April 7 in Charlotte. The home opener for the 2011 USL PRO Champion Lions is set for April 15 at 6 p.m. against the Wilmington Hammerheads at the Florida Citrus Bowl. […]

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Fairytale Ending as Orlando City Win USL PRO Championship

September 4, 2011 Comments Off

Oh wow…what an evening. I’ll post some video later (hopefully) but for those of you who couldn’t be there, this was an evening of high drama and really showed why football (I refuse to call it soccer) is the number one sport in the world. In a cauldron of noise with just over 11,200 spectators […]

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USL PRO 2011 League Awards Ceremony Hosted By Orlando City Ahead Of Championship Decider

September 2, 2011 Comments Off

Ahead of tomorrow’s USL PRO Championship Game between Orlando City and Harrisburg City Islanders came the USL PRO League Awards Ceremony in Orlando this afternoon. The event included speeches by USL President Tim Holt, Orlando City Owner / President Phil Rawlins, Orlando City Head Coach Adrian Heath (pictured above left) and Harrisburg City Islanders Head […]

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Orlando City Coast To USL PRO Final

August 27, 2011 Comments Off

Orlando secured their first appearance in the USL PRO’s championship match by defeating the Richmond Kickers 3-0 in the American Division Championship match at the Florida Citrus Bowl tonight. 8,304 fans packed the Citrus Bowl as they watched their team put in a superb performance that really should have seen them score more than the […]

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Orlando City v Richmond Kickers Do Battle in USL PRO Championship Semi-Final

August 26, 2011 Comments Off

Orlando City sits just two wins from glory and a USL PRO championship, but before the Lions can hoist the trophy they must defeat the Richmond Kickers in Saturday’s Semifinal. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm and there are still tickets available for what is sure to be an evening of high drama at Orlando’s […]

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Orlando City Win Epic Play Off Game

August 21, 2011 Comments Off

In one of the most exciting matches of the 2011 season, Orlando City defeated the Charleston Battery 3-1 in extra time in front of a raucous 7,609 fans at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Marking the first win for the club in the play offs, the Lions now advance to the American Division Championship against the […]

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