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Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja eager to see MLS play at Disney

Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja said he doesn’t know how Major League Soccer plans to resume play, but he endorses any effort to bring the league’s teams to Orlando. MLS reportedly has sent teams a proposal to end its coronavirus shutdown by hosting training and matches in Orlando at ESPN Wide World of Sports on […]

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Orlando City players upbeat as MLS moves toward resuming playing at Disney

Orlando City defender Alex DeJohn spoke with confidence, enthusiasm and optimism. DeJohn had just completed an individual workout at the Lions’ training facility in Kissimmee Monday. Orlando City’s technical staff stepped up the intensity of the individual drills during the second week of limited workouts and DeJohn couldn’t help but look ahead to Major League […]

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New Orlando Pride goalkeeper Erin McLeod thrilled after first training session

Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod said she was thrilled to get a chance to close out her career with the Orlando Pride. McLeod, a 37-year-old veteran who signed a one-year deal to back up Pride captain Ashlyn Harris, trained for the first time at the Pride’s facility in Seminole County on Monday. “It was awesome,” she […]

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Life Without Soccer: News and Updates for Sunday, March 22

USWNT co-captain Megan Rapinoe donated to Shea Serrano’s cash give-away supporting those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Chicago Red Stars forward Kealia Ohai marries Houston Texans lineman J.J. Watt

Kealia Ohai of the Chicago Red Stars married J.J. Watt Saturday.

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LAFC bumps LA Galaxy for most valuable MLS club in Soccerex rankings

According to the most recent Soccerex rankings, LAFC is the most valuable MLS club.

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USWNT stars Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger get married

USWNT stars Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger got married Saturday at Miami’s Vizcaya Museum and Gardens surrounded by their teammates, friends and family. Harris and Krieger, who both play for the Orlando Pride, announced their engagement shortly before the start of the 2019 National Women’s Soccer League season nine months ago and were anxious about […]

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Orlando City kicks off, closes 2020 season at home

Orlando City will kick off and close new coach Óscar Pareja’s debut season at home in Exploria Stadium. Lengthy road trips that included midweek games and playing in the peak heat and humidity regularly have thwarted Orlando City’s momentum in the past, but the Lions will have fewer of those headaches in 2020. From late […]

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Orlando City signs speedy defender Ruan to a two-year contract

Ruan, a 24-year-old known for his remarkable speed, made 23 starts for the Lions during the 2019 season.

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Megan Rapinoe: NWSL needs ‘a billion dollars’ to do things properly

Rapinoe has consistently said she believes heavy investment in women’s sports at all levels is the key to growth and success.