Henrik Stenson and Bryson DeChambeau share the lead after second round at Arnold Palmer Invitational
March 16, 2018 Comments Off on Henrik Stenson and Bryson DeChambeau share the lead after second round at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Henrik Stenson (pictured above) posted a 3-under 69 after three straight birdies during the back nine to give him a share of the 36-hole lead with Bryson DeChambeau after Friday’s second round at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational. DeChambeau finished his round with an 8-iron into 7 feet for eagle on the par-5 16th and […]
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Huge crowds flock back to Bay Hill as Tiger entertains on Day 1 of Arnold Palmer Invitational
March 15, 2018 Comments Off on Huge crowds flock back to Bay Hill as Tiger entertains on Day 1 of Arnold Palmer Invitational
Huge crowds flocked back to the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Day One as Tiger Woods (pictured below) morning start gave the fans plenty of reason to wake up early. In a round of 68, that may have ended up at least two shots better, Woods, making his return after a five year gap, enthralled the […]
Continue reading …LPGA Tour returns to Orlando with Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions
March 14, 2018 Comments Off on LPGA Tour returns to Orlando with Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Diamond Resorts™ announced today that the 2019 LPGA Tour season will begin with the inaugural Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, to be held from Jan. 17-20, 2019, at Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Winners from the last two LPGA seasons, […]
Continue reading …Orlando City lose 2-1 to Minnesota in return of former coach Adrian Heath
March 10, 2018 Comments Off on Orlando City lose 2-1 to Minnesota in return of former coach Adrian Heath
Jason Kreis 0 Adrian Heath 2. That was the headline that came out of tonight’s game between Orlando City and Minnesota United as former Lion’s coach Adrian Heath masterminded his second successive victory over his former club and replacement coach Jason Kreis. Orlando started their second successive home game without star striker Dom Dwyer and […]
Continue reading …US Women’s National Team wins SheBelieves Cup in Orlando
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on US Women’s National Team wins SheBelieves Cup in Orlando
The U.S. women’s national team beat England by a solitary goal on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup tournament at Orlando City Soccer Stadium. The top-ranked U.S. team beat third-ranked England after an own goal after a mix up between defender Millie Bright and keeper Karen Bardsley. Megan Rapinoe’s 60th minute cross didn’t seem […]
Continue reading …Last gasp equalizer earns valuable point for Orlando over DC Utd
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on Last gasp equalizer earns valuable point for Orlando over DC Utd
The opening game of the Major League Soccer season saw the usual brand of controversy from refereeing decisions and a late goal from the home side to give hosts Orlando City a point against DC United. The game saw the Lions start nervously and they could have found themselves a goal down after just 60 […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Soccer starts 2018 against DC United
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer starts 2018 against DC United
Today marks the opening day of the 2018 Major League Soccer season. For us at Florida Leisure, we have always looked forward to a new season beginning and having covered Orlando City Soccer since its inception in 2011, today is no exception. There is a difference though. Today we are unable to cover the game […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Soccer talks up 2018 MLS season
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer talks up 2018 MLS season
Orlando City Soccer held it’s media day on Monday and City CEO Alex Leitão together with Head Coach Jason Kreis discussed several important topics in a 25 minute press conference that was packed with talking points. The team’s top brass talked about their hopes for the 2018 MLS season, the moves made in and out […]
Continue reading …Orlando Pride acquires U.S. National Team Forward Sydney Leroux
February 2, 2018 Comments Off on Orlando Pride acquires U.S. National Team Forward Sydney Leroux
Orlando Pride has added another Women’s World Cup Champion to its roster, acquiring the rights to U.S. Women’s National Team forward Sydney Leroux (pictured above with husband Dom Dwyer) in a trade with Utah Royals FC. In exchange, Utah receives a first-round pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft, which was acquired from Seattle Reign […]
Continue reading …Orlando City SC signs Justin Meram from Columbus Crew SC
January 29, 2018 Comments Off on Orlando City SC signs Justin Meram from Columbus Crew SC
Orlando City SC has signed forward Justin Meram from Columbus Crew SC in exchange for $750,000 ($300,000 in 2018 and $450,000 in 2019) in Targeted Allocation Money (TAM), $300,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) and a 2019 international roster slot to be returned to City in 2020. “Justin is the ideal fit to round out […]
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