Orlando City’s 2019 campaign will start with a home match against a familiar opponent. The Lions will open their fifth MLS season at 2:30 p.m. on March 2 against NYCFC in Orlando City Stadium. Orlando City played NYCFC three times last season (twice in Yankee Stadium, once in Orlando City Stadium) and was shut out […]
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The offseason roster moves continue for Orlando City. The club on Wednesday announced another trade. This time, versatile midfielder Tony Rocha was sent to New York City FC in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2019 SuperDraft. Rocha played in 12 matches (nine starts) for Orlando City in 2018, mostly as a fill-in for […]
To find its new chief executive officer, New York City FC turned to the NBA ranks. The club announced Tuesday it hired Brad Sims for the position. He joins NYCFC after working for the Cleveland Cavaliers since 2012. The team made four straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018 and won the championship in 2016. […]
In the last 48 hours, New York City FC has lost the final two pieces to its original franchise. Wednesday, the club announced that David Villa would not be returning to the Bronx in 2019. Thursday, New York native Tommy McNamara was among the seven players who had their contract options declined. Also declined were […]
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ATLANTA — It’s easy to say now, in hindsight, but Atlanta United FC may not have beaten New York City FC in the Eastern Conference semifinals were it not for the play of Eric Remedi. Not only did the Argentine defensive midfielder help shut down the dynamic attacking tandem of David Villa and Maxi Moralez, […]
ATLANTA — Gerardo “Tata” Martino rarely minces words, even when speaking through an interpreter. The Atlanta United FC manager doesn’t state opinions he doesn’t totally believe in. To garner his praises, a player has to really impress him. So, all the media gathered in his postgame press conference inside a small room on the field […]
ATLANTA — Atlanta United FC entered the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a one-goal advantage. Against New York City FC on Sunday, the Five Stripes could’ve parked the bus. They could’ve sat back and played conservatively. The could’ve played for a draw and advanced on the aggregate. But that’s not the style […]
Atlanta United beat New York City FC 3-1 (4-1 aggregate) Sunday in the second leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal. Standout forward Josef Martinez gave Atlanta some breathing room with his second goal of the night in the 83rd minute for the two-goal lead. The Five Stripes will advance to the Eastern Conference final to […]
MARIETTA, Ga. — The status of one of Atlanta United F.C.’s most important players is uncertain for its biggest game of the season. There’s a chance the Five Stripes could play the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals without midfielder Jeff Larentowicz. Atlanta United manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino told reporters Friday that Larentowicz will […]