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Let's take a look at the center backs. Since the arrivals of Robin Jansson, Antonio Carlos and Rodrigo Schlegel in 2019 and 2020, center back has been a position of real strength for Orlando City. There's been little to no attrition at the position since.
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Let's take a look at the fullbacks. Long-time starters Ruan and Joao Moutinho both left the club this offseason, leaving a massive void on the outside of the backline. Orlando brought in new faces and will hope for some internal growth to replace the duo.
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The most unique position in soccer has also been a position of strength for Orlando City under head coach Oscar Pareja. The front office brought in a proper No. 1 in net before the 2020 season, and the Lions have reaped the benefits ever since.
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For the first time in 2023, here are the three standouts from Orlando City's performance this weekend's preseason finale against New England.
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Orlando City ended it's preseason campaign Saturday night in a final dress rehearsal for the Major League Soccer season. The Lions hosted the New England Revolution in Exploria Stadium in a fully broadcast, fully open final preseason match of the year.
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Orlando City unveiled it's new home kit for the 2023 and 2024 seasons Saturday. The club's new "The Wall" kit is a tribute to the team's safe-standing supporter section and the club's supporter culture.
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The Lions drafted and signed three first round picks in the most recent draft, and moved assets to acquire these players. Let's set some reasonable and realistic expectations for these players heading into their first season of professional soccer.
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The 2021 "Thick N Thin" Kit is no more. Orlando's primary purple strip for the last two seasons has officially retired, and it's set to be replaced Saturday by the club's new home kit.
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Orlando City's supporters' section The Wall will be sold out for the team's season opener Feb. 25 against the New York Red Bulls, the club announced Thursday.
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I'm starting an O-Town's 11 Fantasy league for the upcoming MLS season. All are welcome to join and I hope many of you will consider participating with me.
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Orlando City is signing of 2023 Major League Soccer SuperDraft selection Abdi Salim to a contract through the 2023 season, the club announced Tuesday. The contract includes three club-option years as well.
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Former Toronto FC fullback Luca Petrasso was the first signing of Orlando's offseason, but didn't get much attention in a busy offseason. Despite the lack of fanfare, Petrasso could be an impact player for the Lions this year.
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Orlando Pride defender Carrie Lawrence is out indefinitely after tearing her ACL in training camp, the club announced Tuesday.
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With all the caveats and preambles out of the way, let's go through a bunch of different thoughts and speculation about the tactical questions and ideas around Orlando City heading into the 2023 season.
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The Orlando Pride and the National Women's Soccer League released their schedule for the upcoming 2023 season. The Pride will open its season March 26 on the road against the reigning NWSL champion Portland Thorns.
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Orlando's stake as the home of American soccer continues to grow. The United States Men's National Team will host El Salvador in the 2023 Concacaf Nation's League March 27 at Exploria Stadium. It will be the final match in Group D of Nation's League.
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Martín Ojeda is a potentially elite player for Orlando City who should be an impact contributor right away. If there's any potential problem with Ojeda's arrival, however, is his potential fit alongside Facundo Torres.
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Major League Soccer and Apple officially unveiled MLS Season Pass Feb. 1. The new streaming partnership created a new home for all MLS content, including club programming and all regular season, postseason and Leagues Cup games.
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Major League Soccer is still finalizing its playoff system for the upcoming season. Per reporting from The Athletic's Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio, an 18-team playoff is the frontrunner for an adjusted playoff.
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The Orlando Pride traded the rights to defender Courtney Peterson and a 2024 third-round draft pick to the Houston Dash in exchange for up to $90,000 in Allocation Money the club announced Wednesday.
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