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Orlando City Loans Mason Stajduhar to NYCFC

ORLANDO – Orlando City has sent goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar on loan to New York City FC for the duration of the CONCACAF Champions League tournament the team announced on Monday. The loan for Stajduhar will only be for the continental tournament and he will return to the Lions immediately after the tournament ends for NYCFC.Continue reading “Orlando City Loans Mason Stajduhar to NYCFC”

Five Rowdies Return for 2021

ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Rowdies added five more players to their 2021 squad following the initial signings last week. Aaron Guillen, Lewis Hilton, Jordan Doherty, Yann Ekra, and Jordan Scarlett all signed new deals for the Rowdies this week. The 2021 season will be Guillen’s second with the club after he played 16Continue reading “Five Rowdies Return for 2021”

Orlando City Punished for Mass Confrontation

NEW YORK CITY – Things got worse for Orlando City SC following its disappointing exit from the MLS Cup Playoffs last weekend. Fines to several players and Head Coach Oscar Pareja and an extra suspension to Mauricio Pereyra handed down by the Major League Soccer Disciplinary Committee on Friday. Most of this came out of two mass confrontation incidents, in the 60th andContinue reading “Orlando City Punished for Mass Confrontation”

Clinched: How Inter Miami Snuck Into the MLS Playoffs

FORT LAUDERDALE – For the first time, two Floridian teams will be in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Playoffs. Inter Miami CF got there with a win over cellar-dwellers FC Cincinnati. A combination of shot choices and the strong defense was enough for the 2-1 victory. Shot choice was a big part of the InterContinue reading “Clinched: How Inter Miami Snuck Into the MLS Playoffs”

It’s what you do with it

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Tampa Bay Rowdies will host the USL Championship final on Sunday and finally ended Louisville City’s dominant Eastern Conference run. But how? Ultimately, the Rowdies made significantly better use of the ball than their opponents, and that saw them through to a title decider. Louisville held over two-thirds of the possessionContinue reading “It’s what you do with it”

Accurate Shooting the Difference for Lions Over Fire

ORLANDO – It’s easy to look at Orlando City’s 4-1 win over Chicago Fire on Saturday and think that they were utterly dominant in every area. But the Lions weren’t; this wasn’t a case of overpowering Chicago. It was merely taking advantage of the chances that came their way. Both teams managed 19 shots, butContinue reading “Accurate Shooting the Difference for Lions Over Fire”

Orlando City Rarely Troubled in Derby Victory

ORLANDO – After giving up an equalizer, Orlando City SC almost instantly equalized to claim a derby 2-1 win over Inter Miami CF at Exploria Stadium on Saturday night. The Lions got the opener in the 34th minute thanks to an own goal from Andres Reyes, who redirected Mauricio Pereya’s free-kick. The ball was sentContinue reading “Orlando City Rarely Troubled in Derby Victory”

Rowdies Outmatched by Battery

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – For the second time this season, the Charleston Battery were too good for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, managing a 1-0 win at Patriot’s Point on Friday night. After a scoreless first half, Charleston took the lead in the 54th minute. Angelo Kelly took possession and sent the ball for Mauro Chichero.Continue reading “Rowdies Outmatched by Battery”

Seven Players Join Pride for Fall Series

ORLANDO – Seven young players have joined Orlando Pride for the NWSL Fall Series on short-term contracts. Carrie Lawrence, Ally Haran, Zandy Soree, Deneisha Blackwood, Jordyn Listro, Savanah Uveges and Kate Howarth all signed for the club on Tuesday. This will be Lawrence’s second stint at the Pride having been waived before the NWSL ChallengeContinue reading “Seven Players Join Pride for Fall Series”

Stoppage Time Goal Denies Orlando City

ORLANDO – Orlando City SC was forced to settle for a point after an equalizer in stoppage time made it 1-1 against Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium on Saturday night. First-half stoppage time gave the Lions the opener through Benji Michel. A corner saw Daryl Dike shoot which allowed Michel to run onto the ballContinue reading “Stoppage Time Goal Denies Orlando City”