Orlando City moves into MLS Eastern Conference semi-final after sudden death penalty drama
Five years, eight months and fourteen days it took for Orlando to finally reach a play off game since joining Major League Soccer and if that wait wasn’t long enough, the Lions found a way to prolong the agony as to whether they would progress through to the MLS Eastern Conference semi finals. It was […]
10 Man Orlando City secures top four in MLS Eastern Conference with victory over Columbus Crew
November 5, 2020 Comments Off on 10 Man Orlando City secures top four in MLS Eastern Conference with victory over Columbus Crew
Orlando City SC secured a top-four berth in the Eastern Conference for the first time with a dramatic 2-1 win over Columbus Crew SC on Wednesday night at Exploria Stadium. After going down to 10 men when their Captain Nani was sent off, Benji Michel notched a late game-winner in the 84th minute. The win […]
Continue reading …Orlando City extends unbeaten streak with home draw against New York City
October 14, 2020 Comments Off on Orlando City extends unbeaten streak with home draw against New York City
Orlando City SC and New York City FC drew 1-1 on Wednesday night at Exploria Stadium, with both teams looking back on the game as an opportunity lost to grab all three points. The Lions grabbed an early goal from a deft Chris Mueller (pictured above) header in the 18th minute but had chances either side […]
Continue reading …Orlando City records victory over New York City to advance to Round of 16
July 14, 2020 Comments Off on Orlando City records victory over New York City to advance to Round of 16
Chris Mueller scored twice in a fast paced opening 10 minutes to give Orlando City the upper hand against New York City on Tuesday night in the MLS is Back tournament.The Lions took control of the game in the fourth minute as Mueller fired in from close range from a Joao Moutinho free kick and […]
Continue reading …MLS is Back and Orlando kick off with win over rivals Inter Miami
July 8, 2020 Comments Off on MLS is Back and Orlando kick off with win over rivals Inter Miami
The long awaited return of the 2020 MLS season saw Orlando City record a 2-1 victory over interstate rivals Inter Miami at ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Central Florida. The game wasn’t a classic but what mattered was play resuming and for life to start getting back to normal for sports fans.The evening […]
Continue reading …Orlando City draws a blank in 2020 MLS season opener
February 29, 2020 Comments Off on Orlando City draws a blank in 2020 MLS season opener
Orlando City SC grabbed their first point of the new MLS season as they played to a scoreless draw with Western Conference side Real Salt Lake to begin the Oscar Pareja era. In its sixth MLS campaign, the Lions remain unbeaten in season-opening fixtures. Three new faces appeared in the starting lineup in the match, […]
Continue reading …Orlando City falls in final game of season to Chicago Fire
October 6, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City falls in final game of season to Chicago Fire
Orlando City SC fell 5-2 to the Chicago Fire in its 2019 MLS season finale on Sunday afternoon at Exploria Stadium. Tesho Akindele and Benji Michel each scored for the Lions in the match but it was the Fire who took the points with a decisive second half display. Both teams entered the match having […]
Continue reading …Orlando City and LAFC share the spoils in race for MLS Play Offs
September 7, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City and LAFC share the spoils in race for MLS Play Offs
Orlando City and Los Angeles Football Club played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Exploria Stadium on Saturday night as the race to the end of season MLS play offs heated up. A weakened LAFC took the field minus seven players who were away on International duty and without key talisman Carlos Vela who was […]
Continue reading …Orlando City lose ground in MLS play off chase with home defeat to Atlanta United
August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City lose ground in MLS play off chase with home defeat to Atlanta United
Orlando City pounded hard on the front door of Atlanta United’s defence but couldn’t find a way to unlock it as they were defeated 1-0 at Exploria Stadium on Friday night. The Lions had 22 shots on goal but drew blanks and could only wish for a striker in the form of Atlanta’s Josef Martínez. […]
Continue reading …Orlando falls flat in US Open Cup semi final
August 6, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando falls flat in US Open Cup semi final
“We needed more quality” said Orlando City Head Coach James O’Connor after watching his side crash out of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at the semi-final stage at Exploria Stadium on Tuesday night. O’Connor added : “I think, obviously, very disappointed to get beat. I think when you look at the first half, I […]
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