SANFORD, Fla. — If Orlando City manages to make the playoffs, it’ll be after scrapping and clawing its way out of the worst stretch of games in the club’s short MLS history. The Lions (7-14-1, 22 points) have lost 12 of their past 13 games. Last season included a 13-match stretch with just one win, […]
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For Orlando City midfield veteran Cristian Higuita, the arrival of James O’Connor has felt like a breath of fresh air. Higuita, who scored during Sunday’s 4-3 road loss to L.A. Galaxy, told Pro Soccer USA that despite the results not going their way during the past three games, O’Connor’s influence is helping the team play […]
SANFORD, Fla. — There’s a different feel to Orlando City’s attack these days. Under head coach James O’Connor, whose first match was against LAFC, the Lions have scored first in two of their past three matches in league play. During the 17 matches prior to O’Connor’s arrival, Orlando City scored the first goal twice. They’ve […]
SANFORD, Fla. — Shane O’Neill isn’t looking to just provide depth at centerback for Orlando City. Yes, the Lions certainly need depth at the position. Club captain Jonathan Spector, Lamine Sané, Chris Schuler and Amro Tarek have all suffered injuries at different points in the season. But O’Neill is looking to earn a spot in […]
SANFORD, Fla. — Mohamed El-Munir’s first season with Orlando City has been tough to fully appraise, even for El-Munir. One on hand, El-Munir has wowed spectators and teammates with his hustle as a left back. He helped Orlando City salvage a season-opening 1-1 draw against D.C. United by chasing down Darren Mattocks in what still […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando City (6-10-1, 19 points) will take on LAFC (9-4-4, 31 points) without the services of centerback Lamine Sané, right back Scott Sutter or defensive midfielder Cristian Higuita. All three have started at various points this season. The trio didn’t travel with the club for Saturday’s match at Banc of California Stadium, which has […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando City right back Scott Sutter didn’t expect to miss so much time when he first injured his knee. He felt a sharp pain on the inside of his right knee early in Orlando City’s match against the Portland Timbers on April 8. He continued to play until he was subbed off […]
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Chris Schuler knew if he stayed ready, he’d get a shot to play for Orlando City. The centerback just didn’t know that first opportunity could come against a club where he spent nearly a decade. Schuler played his first 90 minutes in nearly a calendar year on Sunday against Real Salt Lake, stepping in for […]
Orlando City has given up 12 goals through seven matches so far this season. It’s a stat that, while not ideal, doesn’t exactly tell the whole story. For the most part, Orlando City’s collective defending, anchored by a backline that’s been beset by injuries since the start of the season, has been solid enough in […]