Orlando City falls in MLS Eastern Conference Semi-Final
Orlando City’s season came to an end on Sunday with a 3-1 home loss to New England Revolution in the MLS Eastern Conference semi-final. The game started badly for the Lions’ as New England, just like in their Round One win over the Philadelphia Union, raced into a 2-0 lead in the opening 30 minutes.First […]
Orlando City moves into MLS Eastern Conference semi-final after sudden death penalty drama
November 21, 2020 Comments Off on 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 […]
Continue reading …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 …Portland defeats Orlando to take “MLS is Back” title
August 11, 2020 Comments Off on Portland defeats Orlando to take “MLS is Back” title
Portland Timbers claimed the “MLS is Back” title at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World on Tuesday evening as they took a narrow 2-1 win over Orlando City. The Timbers opened the scoring in the 27th minute from a set piece as Diego Valeri fired an in-swinging free kick into the box […]
Continue reading …Orlando City advances to “MLS is Back” final with win over Minnesota
August 6, 2020 Comments Off on Orlando City advances to “MLS is Back” final with win over Minnesota
Orlando City SC defeated Minnesota United by a score of 3-1 on Thursday night in its semi final fixture of the MLS is Back Tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex housed at the Walt Disney World Resort. Lions’ captain Luis Nani scored the eventual game-winner in the 42nd minute of play, the […]
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 …Walt Disney World prepares for re-opening
July 6, 2020 Comments Off on Walt Disney World prepares for re-opening
Walt Disney World is getting ready to welcome back guests this week after being closed for months due to the coronvirus outbreak. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will reopen Saturday, July 11, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot will open July 15. The parks were closed in mid-March as coronavirus cases increased in Florida. Walt […]
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, […]
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