Controversial decisions mark Orlando vs Red Bulls match
July 18, 2015 Comments Off on Controversial decisions mark Orlando vs Red Bulls match
In one of the strangest refereeing performances you’re ever likely to see, it was 35 year old match official Fotis Bazakos (pictured above) from Minnesota, who stole all the headlines at the Orlando Citrus Bowl tonight as New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 2-0. The man who made his professional debut in May 2012, […]
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Orlando City hammers English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion
July 15, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City hammers English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion
In front of 15,172 fans at the Citrus Bowl tonight, Orlando City defeated English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion 3-1. All three of Orlando City’s Designated Players found the back of the net in the same game for the first time this season, as the Lions delivered a clinical performance in overcoming the men […]
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In an increasingly frustrating match for the Lions, Orlando City SC (6-7-6, 24 points) saw its seven-game MLS home unbeaten streak snapped in a 2-0 loss to FC Dallas (9-5-5, 32 points) on Saturday night before a crowd of 30,513. Orlando City had not lost at the Orlando Citrus Bowl since May 2 in all […]
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The US Women’s Soccer team won the 2015 Women’s World Cup with a notable 5-2 victory over reigning champions Japan in Vancouver, Canada this evening. Carli Lloyd opened the scoring in just the third minute as she scored the quickest goal in a Women’s World Cup final. A low driven Megan Rapinoe corner from the […]
Continue reading …Mexico and Costa Rica entertain Orlando crowd with 2-2 draw
June 27, 2015 Comments Off on Mexico and Costa Rica entertain Orlando crowd with 2-2 draw
53,629 excited Mexican and Costa Rica fans saw a thrilling game between their two nations finish 2-2 at the Orlando Citrus Bowl this evening. Deportivo Saprissa forward David Ramirez (pictured below) scored the first goal for Costa Rica in the 4th minute before Miguel Layun put through his own net nine minutes before halftime to […]
Continue reading …Half Term Report: Orlando City Soccer … the Season So Far!
June 26, 2015 Comments Off on Half Term Report: Orlando City Soccer … the Season So Far!
With some 17 games of their inaugural Major League Soccer season now behind them, Orlando City Soccer has reached the half way point of an exciting opening campaign. The team has shaped up and is sitting rather nicely in third position in the Eastern Conference. The club has made history with nearly everything they have […]
Continue reading …Orlando City defeats Colorado Rapids to extend unbeaten home streak
June 24, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City defeats Colorado Rapids to extend unbeaten home streak
Orlando City SC (6-6-5, 23 points) continued its impressive run at home, extending its unbeaten streak to five games with a convincing 2-0 win over the Colorado Rapids (2-5-9, 15 points) before a boisterous crowd of 23,372. The Lions controlled much of play from early on, securing a number of close chances in the opening […]
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With a one-stroke victory over Dustin Johnson and Louis Oosthuizen on Sunday in the 115th United States Open, Spieth became the first male player since Gene Sarazen in 1922 to win multiple majors before his 22nd birthday. He also became the youngest winner of the national championship since Bobby Jones in 1923. Spieth, the reigning […]
Continue reading …Orlando City loses 2-0 to Montreal Impact
June 20, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City loses 2-0 to Montreal Impact
Orlando City SC (5-6-5, 20 points) suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Montreal Impact at Saputo Stadium on Saturday night, snapping the Lions’ six game unbeaten run. Orlando City came into the match after playing 120 minutes and 10 rounds of penalty kicks against the Charleston Battery four days ago, aiming to continue its rise […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Defeats Charleston Battery in Dramatic 10-Round Penalty Kick Shootout to Advance in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
June 17, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City Defeats Charleston Battery in Dramatic 10-Round Penalty Kick Shootout to Advance in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Orlando City SC faced former long-time USL foes Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium this evening and the friction from this heated rivalry was evident from the very start to the very end. The teams battled in a back and forth exchange, which included four penalty kicks and after extra time the game ended in an […]
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