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The Carolina Core FC put up a roadblock that Orlando City B couldn’t get past. They lost 1-0 in North Carolina. The loss came despite a late second-half chance to equalize. Core defender Jathan Juarez got the only score in the 44th minute.

Racing Louisville should have had knees knocking as Orlando Pride star striker Barbra Banda took the pitch. Yet, Louisville goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer used the Orlando attack to put on a career performance, featuring a high of seven saves.

Coaches had to measure how much time defensive midfielder Cesar Araujo can serve Orlando City SC on the pitch. One of those times came during the Lions’ match with the Colorado Rapids. Late in the Rapids match, Orlando needed his skill and scrappiness.

Everyone on the Orlando City SC roster contributes something to the club this season. So logic dictates that the biggest contributors get paid the most. The best publicly available source places Luis Muriel at the top of the salary table.

Orlando City SC walked onto a pitch their head coach knew well. They faced the Colorado Rapids, where Oscar Pareja coached for two seasons. He took them to the playoffs in the second edition in 2013. The Rapids looked for Pareja qualities they recognized.

Both sides made a lot of noise on the pitch when the Orlando Pride took on Bay FC. It looked to be a draw until the 58th minute. That was when left back Carson Pickett broke through a Bay defense after a quick free kick. Barbra Banda scored the winner.

Several young hopefuls got their chance this season to show the first team what they can do in MLS game situations. Defender Zakaria Taifi is one of those on a short-term contract. Taifi reached the first team in April, then headed to a tense pitch.

The Houston Dash fell 1-0 to the Orlando Pride in a match that went 90 minutes without a score from either side. But in the final stoppage time, the epic duel between defenses and goalkeepers came to an end by the second Pride squad in the NWSL playoffs.

Forward Duncan McGuire is off the pitch after successful arthroscopic surgery for a labral repair in his left shoulder. But he’ll be back later this year if recovery progresses as expected. The club’s Chief Medical Officer performed the surgery.

During his meteoric season as a defensive starter for Orlando City SC, Alex Freeman and five others head for work during this international break. Some of the call-ups are expected. Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese runs out with Peru’s national team.

After spending some time with the Orlando Pride in 2025, versatile forward Simone Jackson has signed a contract with the club through 2028. She is a fast learner, and so are the scouts and coaches on the Pride staff. The evaluation didn’t take long.

The Hugo Cuypers show opened and closed during the Orlando City SC match against the Chicago Fire FC. Most of the audience at Inter&Co Stadium didn’t post favorable reviews. The result was a 3-1 loss.

In two consecutive matches, they faced a back-five formation for part of each 90-minute contest. While uneven in the two halves, they beat the Portland Timbers 1-0. Then Atlanta United FC showed them the same formation during their match and prevailed.

Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda, this week, has edged former striker Alex Morgan for the second-most goals in club history with 24. The record score occurred during the team’s mastery of the Utah Royals, 3-1. Banda’s performance set multiple records.

In the second half until the 83rd minute, Atlanta United FC was losing to Orlando City SC. They brought their offense against the Lions throughout the match. But until that moment, they were behind 2-1. But then Atlanta amped up the offense and defense.

Defender Alex Freeman is cashing in on his talent for Orlando City SC. He’s headed for the U.S. Men’s National Team during the June window. This is Freeman’s first call-up. But the USMNT isn’t the only organization tracking his achievements.

One year ago, Orlando City SC players still struggled through each match. Yet, they rose in execution and strength, still making the MLS postseason. Much of the training that drove their success was of the mental type, especially focus and concentration.

Orlando City SC faced a relentless back-five formation from the Portland Timbers. Although the opponents at times all but, the Lions prevailed. They took their one chance and banked it. In the 39th minute, forward Duncan McGuire got behind the defense.

North America’s casual sports fans have a primary beef with soccer. There’s a lot of movement on the pitch, but frequently not much scoring. Yet Orlando City SC supporters know the players never worked harder than when they defeated the Portland Timbers.

Nashville SC knocked Orlando City SC out of the U.S. Open Cup 3-2. It was only the Lions’ second game in the tournament. But they exit in the Round of 16. Now that it’s over, the disappointment so does Orlando’s unbeaten streak across all competitions.