By Paul Gardner The great Orlando-New York clash managed to do what so often doesn’t get done … it produced a wonderfully climactic finish and the right result. There was no way not to be impressed by the atmosphere in the Citrus Bowl — even via television, it came over charged with everything you, and […]
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What They're Saying: Kaka
“I’ve scored a lot of goals in my career. I have to say this is one of the most emotional.” — Brazilian great Kaka after his stoppage-time goal ona deflected free kick earned Orlando City a 1-1 tie with New York City FC in the MLS debuts for both teams in front of 62,510 at […]
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MLS Trade Central: Orlando City adds Hines on loan
Orlando City signed 28-year-old defender Sebastian Hines on loan from Middlesbrough. He debuted with Middlesbrough when it was still in the Premier League in2008-09, but it has since played in the League Championship. Hines had not played for Middlesbrough since last August and spent the fall on loan to League One (third division) Coventry City. […]
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2015 MLS Preseason Action
The opening of the Simple Invitational in Portland had mid-season intensity as the Timbers had two players sent off in their 1-0 loss to Cascadia rival Vancouver before 15,491 fans at Providence Park.Portland suffered a huge blow when midfielder Ben Zemanski tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the first half. The first-ever meeting behind MLS […]
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MLS Countdown 2015: Newcomers kick off rivalry
DAY 14: Two weeks before they make their MLS debuts against each other on the opening weekend of MLS 2015, New York City and Orlando City SC meet in a dressrehearsal in the Carolina Challenge Cup. The Saturday game at Blackbaud Stadium is the first half of a doubleheader also featuring the host Charleston Battery […]
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2015 MLS Preseason Action
FC Dallas and D.C. United moved into Sunday’s final at the ATX Pro Challenge in Austin, Texas, with wins on Friday. Week 3 Results: SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 14 Houston, TX | Houston 4 Houston Dynamo U-18s 0. Chandler Hoffman was twice set up for goals by Memo Rodriguez, while AJ Cochran and Jason Johnson added goals […]
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Orlando City tops 40,000 tickets sold for MLS debut
Orlando City has cracked the 40,000 mark of tickets sold for its home opener against New York City FC March 8. The team’s “Fill the Bowl” campaign is attempting to sellout the capacity of slightly more than 65,000 at the Orlando Citrus Bowl, which is the team’s home for its inaugural MLS season. Orlando City […]
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MLS Trade Central: Calle arrives on loan at NYCFC
New York City FC has signed 23-year-old Colombian defender Javier Calle. A starter on Colombia’s 2011 U-20 World Cup team, Calle helped Independiente Medellinreach the final of the 2014 Clausura tournament, scoring six goals. He arrives on a one-season loan with an option to purchase. Chicago Fire IN: M Collin Fernandez (Chicago Fire Acad.-HG) F […]
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2015 MLS Preseason Action
The Chicago Fire kicked off its preseason schedule by playing a 0-0 tie with Norwich City at the English team’s Colney Training Centre on Thursday. Kaka scoredon a penalty kick and set up another goal in his debut for Orlando City on Wednesday as the MLS expansion team beat FC Dallas, 4-0. Week 2 Results: […]
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MLS Trade Central: Avila is headed to Orlando
Orlando City SC has added another MLS veteran to its ranks: midfielder Eric Avila, who last played for Chivas USA after stints with Toronto FC and FC Dallas,has been acquired on loan via the allocation rankings. Avila, 27, has played 153 matches, scored eight goals, and registered 14 assists. The San Diego native is on […]