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 […]
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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 […]
Continue reading …Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Begins
February 20, 2015 Comments Off on Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Begins
One of the nation’s largest women-focused running events takes place this weekend as more than 49,000 runners from across the nation and from 32 countries are expected to participate in the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Many are participating in one or more events, including more than 24,000 running […]
Continue reading …All Square as Orlando and DC United Draw Pre-Season Opener
January 31, 2015 Comments Off on All Square as Orlando and DC United Draw Pre-Season Opener
Orlando City SC kicked off its first-ever Major League Soccer (MLS) preseason match against DC United at IMG Academy in Bradenton last night. The evening opened with a glorious Florida sunset but the game itself was a typical pre-season friendly game that saw plenty of substitutions in order for both Head Coaches to get an […]
Continue reading …Monster Jam Comes to Orlando This Weekend!
January 19, 2015 Comments Off on Monster Jam Comes to Orlando This Weekend!
Get ready for loud engines, stunts and dirt-flying destruction as Monster Jam rolls into Orlando this weekend. This Saturday, 24th January, Monster truck fans will get to see the massive trucks race against each other and then compete in freestyle events where they will perform everything from wheelies to donuts. This year’s line-up will see […]
Continue reading …Brazilian Fredison Costa dominates Walt Disney World marathon
January 11, 2015 Comments Off on Brazilian Fredison Costa dominates Walt Disney World marathon
Fredison Costa, pictured above, is making himself at home, literally, at Walt Disney World Resort. The Brazilian runner, who recently moved to Orlando and trains at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney, ran away with another Walt Disney World Marathon victory on Sunday. On a picturesque morning at Epcot, Costa left everyone behind […]
Continue reading …Orlando Ready For Missouri vs Minnesota Match Up at Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl
December 30, 2014 Comments Off on Orlando Ready For Missouri vs Minnesota Match Up at Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl
Sport is certainly on the rise in Central Florida as the newly renovated Citrus Bowl plays host to 17th ranked Missouri and 25th ranked Minnesota on New Years Day in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. A couple of days ago the venue housed 40,000 fans as Clemson defeated Oklahoma 40-6 in a one sided […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Soccer strengthens its squad through MLS Expansion Draft
December 10, 2014 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer strengthens its squad through MLS Expansion Draft
Orlando City Soccer Club has this afternoon acquired 10 players through the Major League Soccer (MLS) Expansion Draft, as the Club continues to build a competitive roster for the 2015 season. Below are the players selected by Orlando City in the MLS Expansion Draft: “We’re really pleased with the result of today,” said Head Coach […]
Continue reading …Orlando Citrus Bowl Reopens After 10 Month Renovation
November 19, 2014 Comments Off on Orlando Citrus Bowl Reopens After 10 Month Renovation
A new era in Orlando is here. Since opening its gates in 1936, the Orlando Citrus Bowl has welcomed millions of fans to countless sporting events and concerts. Today, after 10 months of construction and a cost of $207 million, the Orlando Citrus Bowl officially re-opened as Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa […]
Continue reading …Jack Nicklaus heads PNC Father Son Golf Tournament in Orlando this December
November 12, 2014 Comments Off on Jack Nicklaus heads PNC Father Son Golf Tournament in Orlando this December
Jack Nicklaus and his son, Jack II, headline a field full of World Golf Hall of Fame members, golf legends and their children when the PNC Father/Son Challenge tees off for the 17th time, Dec. 11-14, 2014, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes in Fla.Nicklaus, who will play in his 12th PNC […]
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