Orlando City Soccer welcomes new Head Coach Óscar Pareja to the club
December 5, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer welcomes new Head Coach Óscar Pareja to the club
Óscar Pareja was revealed to the media at a press conference at Expedia Stadium earlier today. The new Head Coach takes over from James O’Connor and made a favorable impression on those in attendance with the thoughtful and passionate way he spoke about the club and the game in general. Pareja previously enjoyed success in […]
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Orlando City terminates contract with Head Coach James O’Connor
October 7, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City terminates contract with Head Coach James O’Connor
Rumours that James O’Connor would be leaving Orlando City circulated during the club’s final game of the season against Chicago Fire yesterday and this morning, they have been confirmed. O’Connor has been in charge since 2nd July 2018 and in that time he took a team with the worst defensive record in Major League Soccer […]
Continue reading …Orlando City falls in final game of season to Chicago Fire
October 6, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City falls in final game of season to Chicago Fire
Orlando City SC fell 5-2 to the Chicago Fire in its 2019 MLS season finale on Sunday afternoon at Exploria Stadium. Tesho Akindele and Benji Michel each scored for the Lions in the match but it was the Fire who took the points with a decisive second half display. Both teams entered the match having […]
Continue reading …Orlando City and LAFC share the spoils in race for MLS Play Offs
September 7, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City and LAFC share the spoils in race for MLS Play Offs
Orlando City and Los Angeles Football Club played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Exploria Stadium on Saturday night as the race to the end of season MLS play offs heated up. A weakened LAFC took the field minus seven players who were away on International duty and without key talisman Carlos Vela who was […]
Continue reading …Orlando City lose ground in MLS play off chase with home defeat to Atlanta United
August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City lose ground in MLS play off chase with home defeat to Atlanta United
Orlando City pounded hard on the front door of Atlanta United’s defence but couldn’t find a way to unlock it as they were defeated 1-0 at Exploria Stadium on Friday night. The Lions had 22 shots on goal but drew blanks and could only wish for a striker in the form of Atlanta’s Josef Martínez. […]
Continue reading …Orlando City takes narrow win over Sporting Kansas City
August 14, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City takes narrow win over Sporting Kansas City
Orlando City moved into play off contention with a 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City at Exploria Stadium on Wednesday night. Lion’s Head Coach James O’Connor has transformed the defensive aspect of the team since taking over in Orlando just over a year ago and it was that defensive unit that earned City the victory […]
Continue reading …Orlando falls flat in US Open Cup semi final
August 6, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando falls flat in US Open Cup semi final
“We needed more quality” said Orlando City Head Coach James O’Connor after watching his side crash out of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at the semi-final stage at Exploria Stadium on Tuesday night. O’Connor added : “I think, obviously, very disappointed to get beat. I think when you look at the first half, I […]
Continue reading …Orlando City stays in play off race with first ever victory over FC Dallas
August 3, 2019 Comments Off on Orlando City stays in play off race with first ever victory over FC Dallas
Orlando City SC picked up a vital win on Saturday night, defeating Western Conference side FC Dallas 2-0 at Exploria Stadium to stay in contention for an end of season play off spot. The win capped off a busy week for the Lions who hosted a sold out 2019 MLS All-Star Game just days before […]
Continue reading …MLS All-Stars put on a show but Atlético Madrid take 3-0 win
July 31, 2019 Comments Off on MLS All-Stars put on a show but Atlético Madrid take 3-0 win
Atletico de Madrid topped the 2019 MLS All-Stars 3-0 in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday evening in front of a sellout crowd at Exploria Stadium, Orlando. After a 30 minute weather delay, things kicked into action with fireworks blasting off all around the stadium and Atletico leaving some star names on the bench for […]
Continue reading …2019 MLS All-Star week kicks into action in Orlando
July 26, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 MLS All-Star week kicks into action in Orlando
The 2019 Major League Soccer All-Star week kicks off into action on Saturday 27th July with a free concert at Wall Street Plaza in Orlando. A-Trak and Prince Royce headline the evening as teh concert begins right after Orlando City’s away game in New England. On Sunday, the league stays in Orlando with an MLS […]
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