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”
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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”
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”
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”
Blaise Matuidi Joins Inter Miami CF
MIAMI – FIFA World Cup winner and seven-time league champion in France and Italy, Frenchman Blaise Matuidi has signed with Inter Miami CF on Thursday. The signing makes Matuidi the third active world champion to play in Major League Soccer following on from Brazilian Branco who played with the New York/New Jersey Metrostars in 1997,Continue reading “Blaise Matuidi Joins Inter Miami CF”
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”
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