Former USL president Tim Holt will join Orlando City as vice president of development effective May 18. In this role, he will oversee initiatives designed toexpand the OCSC brand in the state of Florida, domestically and internationally. “An executive of Tim’s caliber will instantly contribute to our further development as a club, asports property […]
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Florida legislature stiffs Orlando City (and others)
The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature found a way to burst the bubble on Orlando City’s fairy-tale start to its MLS adventure. The House of Representatives adjourned three days early in adispute with the Senate over Medicaid expansion, leaving $30 million in funding for Orlando City’s new city-owned stadium in limbo. Last year, the Florida Legislature approved […]
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What They're Saying: Adrian Heath
“We went on preseason to Charleston and we hired a few vans to transport everyone around. He volunteered to drive one of them and then would wait around for the kids who are straggling and the last toleave, to make sure they’re not left behind. He’s a remarkable person.” — Orlando City coach Adrian Heath […]
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MLS Sunday: Penedo saves the day for Galaxy
Panamanian keeper Jaime Penedo, who began the season on the bench, had the game of his MLS career, stopping 10 shots to help the defending champion LA Galaxyhold off the Seattle Sounders, 1-0, and get out of the Western Conference basement. The Portland Timbers have struggled at home but rarely put on a performance as […]
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MLS Weekend: A look forward
Week 6 of the MLS season starts Friday with a meeting of 2010 MLS Cup finalists FC Dallas and Colorado, and concludes Sunday afternoon when Seattle hosts the Galaxy. Brazilian superstar Kakamakes his first visit to the Northwest when Orlando City enters the madhouse that is Providence Park to face the Timbers. MLS, Week 6 […]
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MLS rumor mill: Chicharito to Orlando City? Not so fast
The latest round of big-name players connected to MLS includes Spanish legend Carles Puyol, Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart, and of course, Mexican strikerJavier “Chicharito” Hernandez. Hernandez, on loan from Manchester United, is stuck on the bench at Real Madrid, which isn’t the launch point for MLS thatimmediately comes to mind in regards to players wanting […]
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MLS: The Best of March
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) The first month of its 20th season marked a few more milestones for MLS aswell as many notable moments. One new stadium, two expansion teams and numerous high-profile signings are among the many storylines for 2015. Several Designated Players have already showntheir value, and the returns to MLS of Jozy Altidore […]
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What They're Saying: Adrian Heath
“Stupid mistakes, silly fouls and too many silly, cheap giveaways. … It’s not going to continue — I promise you!” — Orlando City coach Adrian Heath assesses his team’sperformance in the 1-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps. (Orlando Sentinel)
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Kaka's smashing debut is just the start
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) The Brazilian star has launched his MLS career in spectacular fashion, on andoff the field. A few days removed from the MLS debut of Orlando City SC as well as himself, Brazilian attacker Kaka demurred when asked to assess the league and its direction. “Maybe it’s soon to say something more […]
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Around MLS: Orlando's Heath addresses dive issue
Having just coached his first MLS game, Orlando City’s Adrian Heath didn’t want to make waves. But he urged — well — caution after watching for the first timein his 13 years of coaching — five in England and now eight in the United States — three of his players receive yellow cards for simulation […]