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Orlando City players adapt to MLS suspension of play, training

MLS veterans Brian Rowe and Tesho Akindele reflected on the current situation for the team, the league and the country.

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Orlando City emphasizes chemistry between attackers, midfielders

After two games marked by fluid possession that lacked finishing in the attacking third, the Lions are looking to sharpen the connection between midfielders and strikers.

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Three things we learned from Orlando City’s 2-1 road loss to Colorado Rapids

Late-game goal cessions, lack of shooting from strikers and a new formation featuring wingbacks highlighted this week’s match for the Lions.

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Orlando City looks to forge “versatile” attacking style in season opener without top stars

With captain Nani suspended and striker Dom Dwyer still recovering from an injury, the Lions will need to look to other attackers for season opener.

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Orlando City striker Tesho Akindele embraces reunion with long-time coach Óscar Pareja

After five years of working together at FC Dallas, the pair is looking forward to working with each other again in Orlando.

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Returning Orlando City players try to help new signees quickly adapt to MLS

Returning Tesho Akindele and Chris Mueller look to use leadership and bilingual skills to gel team in opening week of preseason.

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Orlando City opens first training of preseason hungry, focused on playoffs

New coach Óscar Pareja set high expectations early as the Lions kicked off preseason training on Monday.

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Canada men’s national team opens 2020 with 4-1 victory over Barbados

Four MLS-based players found the back of the net in Canada’s first fixture of the decade.

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Orlando City declines options for 10 players, including starting centerback Lamine Sané

Orlando City exercised the options of five players, stretching its roster to 15 players for the 2020 season.

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Orlando City scouting director Ricardo Moreira driven to build a winning roster

Moreira emphasizes the need to mix big-name signings with calculated moves for lower-budget players to build a successful roster