Extra time goals put Columbus Crew past Orlando City in conference semifinals
Orlando Soccer Journal
by Mike Gramajo
4M ago
Photo by Justin Glatt / Orlando Soccer Journal Orlando City’s playoff run came to a disappointing and late end in the conference semifinals in front of a sold out crowd Saturday night at Exploria Stadium. Extra time goals from Christian Ramirez and Cucho Hernandez were all the Columbus Crew needed to secure a 2-0 victory over a 10-man Orlando squad. BREAKTHROUGH FOR THE CREW Christian Ramirez gets the final touch for the visitors.#Crew96 // Audi #MLSCupPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/R3wy5g2bll — Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 26, 2023 The Lions went down a player in the 77th minute after ..read more
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Now it’s my turn: How Rodrigo Schlegel slipped into a regular starter
Orlando Soccer Journal
by Mike Gramajo
4M ago
Photo by Justin Glatt / Orlando Soccer Journal Rodrigo Schlegel always knew what it would take from him to cement his role as one of Orlando City’s starting centerbacks.  The Argentine first appeared on the Orlando City scene ahead of the 2020 season as a then 22–22-year-old hailing from his boyhood team Racing Club.  His first two seasons were compiled with occasional appearances, filling in holes left at the centerback position – even once as a goalkeeper during the 2020 playoffs.  But it wasn’t until the 2022 season when Schlegel stepped in during Robin Jansson’s injury lay ..read more
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Where the Wilder things are: Cartagena’s blast lifts Orlando City in Game 1
Orlando Soccer Journal
by Gavin Ewbank
5M ago
Photo: Justin Glatt / Orlando Soccer Journal Hunting Season in Orlando is off to an impressive start. On a night that started with Joey Fatone hyping up the crowd during pre-game ceremonies, Wilder Cartagena was the true star of the night as his incredible first-half strike was all that Orlando City needed to beat Nashville SC 1-0 in Game 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Monday night. “I thought we had a good game, especially in the first half where we connected much more in the final third,” head coach Oscar Pareja said. “I’m happy for this first playoffs [victory] but have to get ready for the n ..read more
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Orlando City frustrated over controversial officiating after Leagues Cup exit from Inter Miami
Orlando Soccer Journal
by Mike Gramajo
8M ago
Photo Courtesy of Orlando City Frustration followed moments after the final whistle blew during Wednesday’s Round of 16 Leagues Cup match between Orlando City and Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium. A group of Orlando players swarmed head referee Ivan Cisneros in protest of several controversial calls following a 3-1 loss to their rivals. In the postgame press conference that followed, Lions coach Oscar Pareja shared the same sentiment of his players while expressing disappointment in not only the loss but the way the match was also officiated. “We have to be clear on the game that was disputed ..read more
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Orlando City set for knock-out clash with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami
Orlando Soccer Journal
by Lorenzo Villamizar
8M ago
Photo by Justin Glatt / Orlando Soccer Journal After a handful of wins on the bounce, Orlando City anticipates a new challenge in their run against a new-look Inter Miami. The Lions pulled off a 3-1 victory against the Herons during their regular season meeting on May 20 in Fort Lauderdale, but Inter Miami’s mid-season moves put a new twist on this matchup. Both Florida clubs clash on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at DRV PNK Stadium in the round of 32 of the Leagues Cup. It will be Orlando City’s first taste of Leo Messi and a bolstered Inter Miami following his arrival to the United States. The Lions ..read more
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Orlando City to take on Leo Messi’s Inter Miami after advancing past Leagues Cup group stage
Orlando Soccer Journal
by Mike Gramajo
8M ago
Photo by Justin Glatt / Orlando Soccer Journal. Orlando City defeated Santos Laguna 3-2 on Saturday night at Exploria Stadium to win their group of the 2023 Leagues Cup. For the Lions, it’s the first victory over a Liga MX side but with the result, it sets up Wednesday’s Round of 32 match against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium. Orlando coach Oscar Pareja commenting ahead of the midweek clash against their in-state rivals, believes his team will be ready for the task at hand. “Surely, after the victory we have to face a team who has been playing well,” Pareja said on taking o ..read more
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Former Academy/OCB goalkeeper Javier Otero signs homegrown deal with Orlando City
Orlando Soccer Journal
by OSJ Staff
9M ago
Photo Courtesy of Orlando City SC Former Academy and Orlando City B goalkeeper Javier Otero will now be with the MLS first team after signing a homegrown deal with Orlando City, the club announced on Monday. The 6-foot-5 Venezuelan signed with the Lions through the 2024 season with option years for 2025 and 2026. “Javier is someone that we’ve seen show true talent and a willingness to work hard and keep developing his game at every level in our Club,” said EVP and general manager Luiz Muzzi. “He’s impressed us in training every day and has shown everyone what he’s capable of in MLS NEXT Pro ..read more
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Orlando City extends Ivan Angulo’s loan through 2023 season
Orlando Soccer Journal
by Mike Gramajo
10M ago
Mark Thor, Orlando City Ivan Angulo will remain with Orlando City at least through the 2023 season, the Orlando Soccer Journal has learned.  Orlando City extended Angulo’s loan from Brazilian club Palmeiras which was due to expire in July. There was an option to extend the loan for an additional six months, which the Lions will be exercising.   “Every time we bring players in the middle of the year it’s always interesting, it’s always dangerous because it’s a difficult league to come in and adapt right away,” Orlando City EVP of soccer operations Luiz Muzzi told the OSJ recent ..read more
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Orlando City squanders two-goal lead against Philadelphia Union for a draw
Orlando Soccer Journal
by Mike Gramajo
10M ago
Photo by Justin Glatt / Orlando Soccer Journal Duncan McGuire and Martin Ojeda found the net for Orlando City to put the Lions in driving position for three points but a late Jose Martinez goal for the Philadelphia Union saw Wednesday’s match between both sides finish in a 2-2 draw at Exploria Stadium. McGuire scored in the 13th minute after finishing a play off a flick from Martin Ojeda. Ojeda doubled the lead in the 54th minute after a strike from outside the box curled past goalkeeper Joe Bendik. The Union scored moments later in the 60th after ..read more
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New England Revolution snaps Orlando City’s 6-game unbeaten streak with 3-1 win
Orlando Soccer Journal
by Mike Gramajo
10M ago
Courtesy of Orlando City SC Entering their match against the New England Revolution, Orlando City had only conceded three goals in their last five games. On Saturday, the Lions were on the receiving end of that tally — losing 3-1 to the Revs at Gillette Stadium while snapping their six-game unbeaten streak along the way. “Obviously, frustrating not getting the result but the analysis of the game is clear. I told the boys push and they played a very good half in the second half,” City head coach Oscar Pareja said after the game. “The goals were placed, isolated. We could have defended better ..read more
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