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”
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Three Orlando City Players Earn MLS is Back Best XI Honors
BAY LAKE – Following a stellar tournament which saw Orlando City SC reach the MLS is Back final, three players were named in the team of the tournament, announced on Thursday. Nani, Joao Moutinho, and Ruan were all named to the MLS is Back Best XI which was awarded by a media vote. All threeContinue reading “Three Orlando City Players Earn MLS is Back Best XI Honors”
Portland Timbers win MLS is Back Tournament
BAY LAKE – The Portland Timbers have won the MLS is Back tournament with a 2-1 win over Orlando City SC at Disney World on Tuesday night. With the win, Portland has qualified for the 2020-21 CONCACAF Champions League, taking the first spot for Major League Soccer. The Timbers opened the scoring in the 27thContinue reading “Portland Timbers win MLS is Back Tournament”
Nani Brace Sends Orlando City Into Final
BAY LAKE – Orlando City SC has qualified for its first final since the 2013 USL Pro Championship following a 2-1 win over Minnesota United on Thursday night. Nani was the star, scoring two goals in six minutes to win the match. Orlando opened the scoring in the 36th minute thanks to a long ballContinue reading “Nani Brace Sends Orlando City Into Final”
Vinyals Brace Torments OCB
STATESBORO, Ga. – Orlando City B‘s season finally got underway on Saturday night. But it wasn’t the start to the USL League One season that OCB would have hoped for as the team fell to a 2-0 loss to South Georgia Tormenta. Nil Vinyls was the main man for the hosts as he scored aContinue reading “Vinyals Brace Torments OCB”
Orlando City Downs LAFC on Penalties
BAY LAKE – Orlando City SC is just two wins away from a CONCACAF Champions League Berth. The team managed a 5-4 penalty shoot out win over Los Angeles FC after their 1-1 draw in the MLS is Back quarterfinal on Friday night. The Lions were perfect from the penalty spot in the shootout whichContinue reading “Orlando City Downs LAFC on Penalties”
Orlando City SC Gets First Knockout Win
BAY LAKE – Orlando City SC advanced to the quarterfinals in the MLS is Back tournament after a 1-0 win over Montreal Impact on Saturday night. The win was the first knockout win in club history. The breakthrough came on the hour mark with Tesho Akindele left with a simple tap-in for the vital goal.Continue reading “Orlando City SC Gets First Knockout Win”
Orlando City Tops Group A After Philly Draw
BAY LAKE – Philadelphia Union led Orlando City SC, but only for two minutes as the Lions came from behind for a 1-1 draw on Monday night. The result means Orlando tops the group followed by the Union, both teams having already qualified for the knockout stages before kickoff. Winning the group means OCSC willContinue reading “Orlando City Tops Group A After Philly Draw”
Orlando City Through to MLS is Back Knockout Stages
BAY LAKE – Orlando City SC used a quick start to seal its place in the MLS is Back knockout rounds on Tuesday night. The Lions managed a 3-1 win over New York City FC to become the first team to advance. It only took four minutes for the hosts to open the scoring, JoaoContinue reading “Orlando City Through to MLS is Back Knockout Stages”
Stoppage Time Winner Sends Orlando Past Miami to Open MLS is Back Tournament
BAY LAKE – A stoppage-time goal from Nani has handed Orlando City SC its first derby win in the MLS era. The Lions defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Tuesday night in the opening match of the MLS is Back tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World. The match opened withContinue reading “Stoppage Time Winner Sends Orlando Past Miami to Open MLS is Back Tournament”
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