Wildcats down Rattlers 39-19 in 2016 Florida Classic
November 19, 2016 Comments Off on Wildcats down Rattlers 39-19 in 2016 Florida Classic
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats ran wild at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium this afternoon as they beat Florida A&M Rattlers 39-19 in the 2016 Florida Classic. FAMU wasted no time in getting on the board against Bethune-Cookman but that was as good as their afternoon would get. The Rattlers received the opening kickoff and marched right down the […]
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Jack Nicklaus & John Daly among competitors for 2016 Father Son Challenge
November 13, 2016 Comments Off on Jack Nicklaus & John Daly among competitors for 2016 Father Son Challenge
Jack Nicklaus (pictured above left with son Jack Nicklaus II)) is among 13 World Golf Hall of Fame members who have committed to play in this year’s PNC Father/Son Challenge. This year’s event takes place Dec. 8-11 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Grande Lakes in Orlando. The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has been […]
Continue reading …Orlando Pride acquires U.S. Women’s National Team Defender Ali Krieger
November 2, 2016 Comments Off on Orlando Pride acquires U.S. Women’s National Team Defender Ali Krieger
Ahead of its second National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season, Orlando Pride has bolstered its backline by acquiring 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion defender Ali Krieger (pictured above) via trade with the Washington Spirit. In return, Washington takes ownership of the Pride’s second-overall spot in the Distribution Ranking Order, while Orlando swaps to Washington’s […]
Continue reading …Orlando Pride – 2016 NWSL Season Review
October 27, 2016 Comments Off on Orlando Pride – 2016 NWSL Season Review
Orlando Pride – 2016 NWSL Season Review By Nigel G. Worrall Much like their male counterparts, the Orlando Pride suffered a disappointing season. Finishing 9th in their first season in the National Women’s Soccer league wasn’t exactly what the franchise had in mind when it started out. Hopes were high as the season started and […]
Continue reading …Florida Fire Frogs named as new Minor League Baseball Team in Osceola County
October 26, 2016 Comments Off on Florida Fire Frogs named as new Minor League Baseball Team in Osceola County
Going head-to-head with our ‘coqui’ is not for the faint of heart. That’s right. It’s official. Central Florida’s new Minor League Baseball team today announced it’s new name – the Florida Fire Frogs. The name is a result of hundreds of submissions over the summer during the team’s “Name the Team” contest. “We’re excited to […]
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Orlando City Soccer – 2016 Review By Nigel G. Worrall A season that promised so much for Orlando City Soccer Club ultimately fizzled out for both its MLS side and the newly formed Orlando Pride. Coming into the season hopes were very high for both teams. When the MLS side took two wins and two […]
Continue reading …Tampa Bay Rowdies Announce Move to United Soccer League
October 25, 2016 Comments Off on Tampa Bay Rowdies Announce Move to United Soccer League
The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced today that the club will be joining the United Soccer League (USL) for the 2017 season. “We are excited to join the United Soccer League in 2017,” said Rowdies Chairman and CEO Bill Edwards. “I have said from the day I acquired controlling interest in this club that I wanted […]
Continue reading …Orlando closes MLS season with 4-2 victory over D.C. United
October 23, 2016 Comments Off on Orlando closes MLS season with 4-2 victory over D.C. United
On the final day of the 2016 MLS regular season, Orlando City Soccer concluded their activities at Camping World Stadium with a crowd-pleasing display in a 4-2 win over D.C. United. Next season, the Lions will move into a new, 25,500-seat stadium in downtown Orlando. The game started with the visitors on the front foot […]
Continue reading …Tampa Bay Rowdies keep play off hopes alive with 2-2 draw against Minnesota
October 5, 2016 Comments Off on Tampa Bay Rowdies keep play off hopes alive with 2-2 draw against Minnesota
Tampa Bay Rowdies grabbed a dramatic injury time goal to extend Minnesota’s late-game misery on Wednesday night as they snatched a crucial 2-2 draw At Al Lang Stadium. It was a match that has been circled on both team’s calendar for the past few weeks, as Minnesota United traveled to St. Petersburg with the clubs […]
Continue reading …Montreal Impact ends Orlando City Soccer play off hopes
October 2, 2016 Comments Off on Montreal Impact ends Orlando City Soccer play off hopes
In front of 26,041 fans, Montreal Impact (11-10-11, 44 points) beat Orlando City SC (7-11-14, 35 points) 1-0 to effectively end any hopes of a play off place for the home side. On a sweltering hot afternoon at Camping World Stadium, the Lions played with a sense of urgency and dominated the match from the […]
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