Brazilian side Palmeiras claimed its first Florida Cup title on Saturday. The Verdão defeated New York City FC 2-1 at Exploria Stadium, finishing first in the standings with five points to clinch the title in front of an announced crowd of 11,569. Osaze De Rosario gave NYCFC the lead after heading a cross from Gary […]
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ORLANDO, Fla. — New York City FC head coach Ronny Deila sat his starters and deployed a young squad comprised mostly of academy players during his first match leading the club. Despite a 2-1 loss to Brazilian side Corinthians on Wednesday during the opening match of the Florida Cup at Orlando’s Exploria Stadium, the Norwegian […]
The former United States men’s national team coach started training with his team on Sunday in front of a small crowd of loyal fans.
The MLS club will use the tournament to begin training for the Concacaf Champions League tournament.
The cup will feature Brazilian, Colombian and Russian teams along with an exhibition opening match from the Bundesliga.
Ky-Mani Marley, the son of music legend Bob Marley, will perform at Orlando City Stadium Jan. 10 during halftime of the opening 2019 Florida Cup match between UEFA Champions League contender Ajax Amsterdam and Brazil’s Flamengo. Marley — a soccer fan, former player and “die-hard” Ajax supporter — will play a couple of his father’s […]
The 2019 Florida Cup is set to return to Orlando City Stadium. The competition, which brings together four teams, two from Europe and two from Brazil, will take place from Jan. 10 through Jan. 12, though events will be happening throughout the week. Three of the matches will be hosted at Orlando City Stadium, with […]