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Orlando City looking to gain momentum heading into tough stretch

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City coach James O’Connor said his team is off to a “decent enough” start, but the Lions are still looking for some consistency. Orlando City (3-3-2, 11 points) is coming off a 1-0 home win over the Vancouver Whitecaps and faces New York City FC at 1 p.m. Saturday in Yankee […]

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Orlando City determined to stop surrendering early goals

SANFORD, Fla. — If there was a moment to embody Orlando City’s slew of slow starts, Sam Johnson’s goal last Saturday would be a good place. The Real Salt Lake forward actually took a tumble while sprinting into the box, got up and still found enough space to get to the ball and squeeze a […]

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Orlando City forward Tesho Akindele off to solid start with Lions

SANFORD, Fla. — During just three games with Orlando City, forward Tesho Akindele has already matched his goal-scoring total from last season. Akindele was acquired from FC Dallas in exchange for $100,000 of Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) in 2019 and $50,000 of General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2020. He scored two goals in 2018, both […]

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Orlando City centerback Alex De John hopes to bounce back after hamstring injury

ORLANDO — Orlando City centerback Alex De John just wants to get back outside after suffering a hamstring injury during the Lions’ March 23 win over the New York Red Bulls. De John has missed portions of training since the injury and was ruled out for Sunday’s game against D.C. United. “I would have loved […]

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Orlando City centerback Alex De John out ‘a couple weeks, minimum’ with hamstring injury

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City centerback Alex De John, a starter during three of the Lions’ first four games of the season, suffered a hamstring injury against the New York Red Bulls and will be out “a couple weeks, minimum,” according to head coach James O’Connor.  O’Connor provided an updated on the centerback on Wednesday. […]

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Orlando City centerback Lamine Sané upbeat after match against Red Bulls

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City centerback Lamine Sané was eager to get back on the training pitch Monday morning. The 6-foot-3 centerback wants to prove he’s ready for more minutes after missing time due to a calf injury. Sané returned to the pitch for the first time this season during Orlando City’s 1-0 win over […]

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Orlando City centerbacks looking to improve communication

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City centerback Shane O’Neill took full responsibility for Saturday’s disappointing result against the Chicago Fire. The Lions left Bridgeview with just a point after giving up a goal in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time, settling for a 1-1 draw in miserable conditions at SeatGeek Stadium. The goal, a […]

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New Orlando City centerback Alex De John ready to contribute intensity to training

BRADENTON, Fla. — Alex De John is eager to make his voice heard with Orlando City. The 27-year-old centerback is back in the United States after spending his entire professional career – up until January – overseas, most recently playing for Swedish Allsvenskan side Dalkurd FF. De John said the Lions reached out to him […]

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Orlando City signs American centerback Alex De John

Orlando City has signed American centerback Alex De John to a one-year contract, the club confirmed on Thursday.  De John, who was born in New Jersey, has spent the past two seasons with Swedish Allsvenskan side Dalkurd FF. He made 43 appearances across all competitions for Dalkurd over the last two seasons.  Prior to his stint with […]