[MLS EXPANSION] The site of Orlando City’s downtown soccer stadium has shifted one block west of the original location near West Church Street and Parramore Avenueas the city of Orlando ended its efforts to purchase the land for the stadium on the site of an existing church. The move ends the threat of an eminent […]
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Rochester ends Orlando's unbeaten streak at 18 games
[USL PRO] ColinRolfe‘s goal gave the Rochester Rhinos a 1-0 win over first-place Orlando City, ending its 18-game unbeaten streak to start the season. The victory was also Rochester’s first against Orlando in10 tries in USL PRO play. “I’m very disappointed in the result and the performance today,” said Orlando City coach Adrian Heath.“I thought […]
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Orlando City Admits Robinho Talks
Orlando City owner Flavio Augusto da Silva revealed that the MLS club is in advanced talks to sign AC Milan forward Robinho. “We are in advancedtalks,” da Silva told LanceNet. “But there are still many steps that need to be taken to sign Robinho. Milan have kindly granted us permission to negotiate, and this is somethingwe are doing. For us, it’s also […]
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Robinho to Orlando City?
AC Milan forward Robinho could soon be on his way to joining former teammate Kaka at Orlando City, the player’s agent, Marisa Ramos, said on Friday. Though talks are“at an embryonic stage,” the former Brazil international would — like Kaka — spend the rest of the year at a Brazilian club before joining the MLS […]
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First-place Orlando City keeps unbeaten run going
[USL PRO: Week 17] Orlando City defeated theWilmington Hammerheads, 2-0, Saturday night on goals by Dennis Chin and Anthony Pulis to extend its unbeaten run to 17consecutive matches. “I’m obviously delighted to get the win and keep the run going, which is important,” said Orlando City coach AdrianHeath after the match. “I thought that there […]
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Kaka signs with Orlando City for 2015 launch
[MLS TRANSACTIONS] The strongest evidence that the soccer fever sweeping the country is not confined to the World Cup was evident on Monday night as hundreds offans jammed Orlando International Airport to welcome Brazilian star Kaka, who signed with Orlando City, which willbegin play in MLS in 2015. The 32-year-old Kaka will move to MLS […]
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Milan, Kaka Officially Part Ways
AC Milan on Monday confirmed that it has agreed to mutually terminate Kaka’s contract with the club. “Milan announces that it has terminated Kaka’s contractby mutual consent,” a brief statement read. The 2007 Ballon d’Or winner is believed to be on his way to Orlando City, which is set to enter MLS next season. In the meantime, Kaka […]
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Orlando City and others extend unbeaten streaks
[USL PRO: Week 15] Orlando City extended itsunbeaten streak to 16 games with a 3-0 win over the third-place LA Galaxy II. Corey Hertzog scored two goals for the first time since joining Orlando City, andUSL PRO leading scorer Kevin Molino scored his 11th goal of the season. “I think we’re goodenough to have those […]
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Orlando City extends unbeaten streak to 15 games
[USL PRO: Week 14] Orlando City set a new club record with a 2-0 win over Dayton thatextended the defending USL PRO champion’s unbeaten streak to 15 goals (12 wins and three ties). Adama Mbengue put Orlando ahead in the 53rd minute, while Kevin Molino, USL PRO’s leading scorer, added a late goal to clinch […]
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Reports: Kaka 'Very Close' to Orlando City Deal
New MLS franchise Orlando City has confirmed that it is in advanced discussions to acquire AC Milan midfielder Kaka. ESPN claims that the 32-year-old 2007 Ballon d’Or winner will beloaned out to former club Sao Paulo for the rest of the year, with Orlando paying 50 percent of his wages, then he will officially be […]