KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Orlando City had two goals ruled out but with 11 minutes remaining a moment of magic from their Portuguese captain to salvage a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park on Friday night. Nani came up big, hitting a stunning back-heel in the late stages past the keeper,Continue reading “Nani’s backheel goal salvages point for Orlando”
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Daryl Dike making waves on loan spell
BARNSLEY, England, United Kingdom – Orlando City SC striker Daryl Dike may have played his last match for the Lions as he attracts interest from European clubs while away on loan to Barnsley. Dike has starred for Barnsley in the English Championship where he is currently on loan in the offseason from Orlando. Since joining the YorkshireContinue reading “Daryl Dike making waves on loan spell”
Both Orlando teams fail to win in latest friendlies
ORLANDO – Orlando City came from behind to manage a 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire at Exploria Stadium and Orlando Pride was upset by Florida State at Sylvan Lake Park 2-1 in a pair of matches on Saturday. The men had to twice come from behind, falling behind to a screamer in the first halfContinue reading “Both Orlando teams fail to win in latest friendlies”
Orlando City set to Help Host 2022 Special Olympics
ORLANDO – Orlando City’s Exploria Stadium will host the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony the club announced on Wednesday. That event should take place on June 5th 2022 with that scheduled as the first day of the Games. It will be the first non-soccer major event held at the stadium. “We are soContinue reading “Orlando City set to Help Host 2022 Special Olympics”
Orlando Takes Three First Round Picks in MLS Super Draft
Orlando City SC took four players, three of them in the first round while Inter Miami CF took three players total in the 2021 Major League Soccer Superdraft on Thursday afternoon. The Lions traded up to get the eighth pick, taking Georgetown Forward Derek Dodson. Dodson earned All-American honors in 2019 season where he scoredContinue reading “Orlando Takes Three First Round Picks in MLS Super Draft”
Pedro Gallese Joins Other Peruvian MLS Players in Training Camp
LIMA, Peru – Orlando City’s Pedro Gallese led a set of six Major League Soccer (MLS) players from Peru who are training in their homeland. The players came to the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) headquarters this week to get fit for both the MLS preseason and preparing for international duty with World Cup qualifiers comingContinue reading “Pedro Gallese Joins Other Peruvian MLS Players in Training Camp”
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”
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”
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”
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