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Orlando clinches a berth in the MLS playoffs after 3-1 victory over FC Dallas
Read full article: Orlando clinches a berth in the MLS playoffs after 3-1 victory over FC DallasRamiro Enrique scored in the 18th minute, Rodrigo Schlegel and Facundo Torres added goals four-minutes apart in the second half for a three-goal lead and Orlando clinched a berth in the MLS playoffs after a 3-1 victory over FC Dallas.
Orlando City advances in Leagues Cup with draw against Atlético San Luis
Read full article: Orlando City advances in Leagues Cup with draw against Atlético San LuisDespite being down to 10 men for much of the game, Orlando City found a way to advance to the next round of the Leagues cup after a draw against Atlético San Luis in Orlando on Sunday evening.
Torres rallies Orlando City to 2-1 win over St Louis City
Read full article: Torres rallies Orlando City to 2-1 win over St Louis CityFacundo Torres scored twice in the second half, the second on a penalty kick in stoppage time, and Orlando City escaped with a 2-1 victory over St. Louis City, upping its unbeaten streak to 10.
Orlando City scores late to drop Santos Laguna 3-2; Messi, Inter Miami up next
Read full article: Orlando City scores late to drop Santos Laguna 3-2; Messi, Inter Miami up nextWilder Cartagena scored in stoppage time to give Orlando City a 3-2 win over Santos Laguna in their Leagues Cup match at Exploria Stadium on Saturday night.
Orlando City beats Sac Republic 3-0 for U.S. Open Cup title
Read full article: Orlando City beats Sac Republic 3-0 for U.S. Open Cup titleFacundo Torres broke through with a goal in the 75th minute, then converted on a penalty to give Orlando City its first-ever trophy with a 3-0 victory over Sacramento Republic in the U.S. Open Cup final.
Orlando City SC releases pre-season schedule
Read full article: Orlando City SC releases pre-season scheduleAll rights reserved)ORL,ANDO, Fla. – Orlando City SC on Wednesday announced its preseason schedule ahead of the 2021 Major League Soccer season. Led by Head Coach Oscar Pareja, the Lions began preseason on Monday at Osceola Heritage Park. The preseason will also feature an eight-day trip to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., for training and a scrimmage. [TRENDING: Gas skimmer hits News 6 anchor for $1,600 | Epic: Universal resumes work on 4th theme park | Porn plays during Fla. zoom class]All preseason scrimmages will be closed-door. Ad2021 Orlando City SC Preseason ScheduleMon., March 1 First Training of 2021 | Orlando City SC Training GroundSun., March 7 Depart for IMG AcademyMon., March 15 Preseason Scrimmage vs. Philadelphia Union Return from BradentonThurs., March 18 Preseason Scrimmage vs. New York City FCSat., March 27 Preseason Scrimmage vs. TBAWed., March 31 Preseason Scrimmage vs. FC CincinnatiSat., April 3 Preseason Scrimmage vs. Chicago Fire FCTues., April 6 Preseason Scrimmage vs. Miami FCFri., April 9 Preseason Scrimmage vs. Minnesota United FCSat., April 17 Start of MLS Regular SeasonThe MLS regular season kicks off on Saturday, April 17.
Portland beats Orlando 2-1 to claim MLS is Back championship
Read full article: Portland beats Orlando 2-1 to claim MLS is Back championshipOrlando players block a free kick by Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8), during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Dario Zuparics first goal of the season gave Portland a 2-1 victory against Orlando in the MLS is Back finale Tuesday night. The goal set off a raucous celebration on the sideline and sent Orlando into panic mode. The Timbers, who spent 39 days in the MLS bubble and remained on West Coast time, hugged, danced and doused each other with water after the final whistle. Portlands experience the Timbers won the MLS title in 2015 and were runners-up two years ago showed in the finale. But considering Portland has managed just three clean sheets in its last 23 matches, it was no surprise to see a defensive breakdown just a few minutes later.
Orlando, Portland vie for MLS championship like no other
Read full article: Orlando, Portland vie for MLS championship like no otherLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. In a year like no other, this will be a championship like no other. Orlando City and Portland will meet in the MLS is Back tournament finale Tuesday night, with the winner hoisting a trophy less than 24 hours before the league resumes its revised regular season in home markets. The World Cup-style format included 51 matches over 45 days at ESPNs Wide World of Sports complex at Disney World. Orlando and Portland emerged as the best of the bunch, both relying on staunch defense to get to the championship match. Defenders, sometimes, they dont get the credit when youre winning games, said Orlando coach Oscar Pareja, whose team hasnt allowed more than one goal in any tournament game.
MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concern
Read full article: MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concernMajor League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela will not accompany Los Angeles FC to the league's return tournament in Orlando this month. Vela announced his decision Monday, July 6, 2020, citing his concern for the health of his family, including his pregnant wife. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)Major League Soccer is about to resume its season in a state that has seen a huge spike in coronavirus infections, with one team absent because of a COVID-19 outbreak, and with plenty of worry about what will happen next. FC Dallas withdrew from the tournament on Monday after 10 players and a coach tested positive for the virus. We are proud of Major League Soccer, and we want to show our game to the world, Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja said.
5 things to know about Orlando City SC this year
Read full article: 5 things to know about Orlando City SC this yearORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City Soccer is back in action this weekend. Before the first the game, here are five things fans should know about the team this year:New coachOscar Pareja will be coaching Orlando City this season. pic.twitter.com/140UsJIcCe — Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) February 22, 2020He has coached two other teams in the MLS, Pareja coached the Colorado Rapids from 2012-2014 and FC Dallas from 2014-2018. New goaliePedro Gallese is the projected starting goalie for Orlando City this year. #VamosOrlando — Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) February 21, 2020Dom DwyerDom Dwyer will not play in the first game of the year.
Orlando City SC announces preseason schedule ahead of 2020 MLS season
Read full article: Orlando City SC announces preseason schedule ahead of 2020 MLS seasonORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City SC announced its preseason schedule ahead of the 2020 Major League Soccer season. Team officials said the Lions, led by head coach Oscar Pareja, will begin preseason training at the Orlando City SC Training Ground in Kissimmee on Monday. Season ticket members can receive up to four complimentary tickets to Orlando City’s two open preseason matches at Exploria Stadium by clicking here. Orlando City SC Training Ground; 9 a.m. Orlando City SC Training Ground; Closed-doorMonday, Jan. 27: Depart for MexicoSaturday, Feb. 1: Columbus Crew.