Ramiro Enrique scores go-ahead goal in stoppage time to help Orlando rally from a 2-goal deficit
Ramiro Enrique scored a go-ahead goal in second-half stoppage time and Orlando rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Columbus Crew 4-3 on Saturday night for its seventh win in the last nine MLS matches.
News 6โฒs Jamie Seh among finalists up for SPORTYS awards
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission released a list of 60 finalists for the 2022 SPORTYS: Greater Orlandoโs Night of Champions presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and among the finalists is News 6โฒs sports director Jamie Seh.
Orlando City releases 2021 regular season schedule
The Lions will play against Atlanta United FC at 3 p.m. on April 17 at Exploria Stadium to start the 2021 season. Tickets for the home opener are available to season ticket holders and partial ticket holders. Orlando City fans who want to be alerted when single-game tickets are available can click this link. April 23rd: City ๐ @SportingKC #VamosOrlando pic.twitter.com/j8myaaqbp0 โ Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) March 10, 2021Ten of the contests this season will be nationally televised games. The last home game of the season for Orlando City will be against Nashville SC at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Orlando City to play against Atlanta United in home opener
All rights reserved)Orlando City's Nani, right, celebrates with Jhegson Medez after scoring against Inter Miami during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)ORLANDO, Fla. โ Orlando City will play against Atlanta United FC at 3 p.m. on April 17 at Exploria Stadium to start the 2021 season. Tickets for the home opener are available to season ticket holders and partial ticket holders. Orlando City fans who want to be alerted when single-game tickets are available can click this link. [TRENDING: โManatee graveyard in Fla. | 6 major announcements from Disney | Fla. woman charged in US Capitol attack]AdThe second game for the Lions will be against Sporting KC at 8 p.m. on April 23 in Orlando Cityโs first road game of the season. Team officials said the rest of the schedule will be released at a later date.
Orlando City SC releases pre-season schedule
All rights reserved)ORL,ANDO, Fla. โ Orlando City SC on Wednesday announced its preseason schedule ahead of the 2021 Major League Soccer season. Led by Head Coach Oscar Pareja, the Lions began preseason on Monday at Osceola Heritage Park. The preseason will also feature an eight-day trip to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., for training and a scrimmage. [TRENDING: Gas skimmer hits News 6 anchor for $1,600 | Epic: Universal resumes work on 4th theme park | Porn plays during Fla. zoom class]All preseason scrimmages will be closed-door. Ad2021 Orlando City SC Preseason ScheduleMon., March 1 First Training of 2021 | Orlando City SC Training GroundSun., March 7 Depart for IMG AcademyMon., March 15 Preseason Scrimmage vs. Philadelphia Union Return from BradentonThurs., March 18 Preseason Scrimmage vs. New York City FCSat., March 27 Preseason Scrimmage vs. TBAWed., March 31 Preseason Scrimmage vs. FC CincinnatiSat., April 3 Preseason Scrimmage vs. Chicago Fire FCTues., April 6 Preseason Scrimmage vs. Miami FCFri., April 9 Preseason Scrimmage vs. Minnesota United FCSat., April 17 Start of MLS Regular SeasonThe MLS regular season kicks off on Saturday, April 17.
Orlando City terminates contract of Jonathan Suarez after allegations of sexual assault made against him
Orlando City SC on Sunday announced it has terminated the contract of defender Jonathan Suarez after he was arrested on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Suarez and his brother Rafael were taken into custody after woman made allegations that the two sexually assaulted her at the same time at Rafaelโs apartment. In a tweet, Orlando City said that the contract was terminated โwith the defender mutually agreeing to the termination in order to focus on the allegations made against him.โ
Leandro Gonzalez Pirez scores in 89th, Miami beats OC 2-1
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. โ Leandro Gonzalez Pirez scored on a header in the 89th minute to lift Inter Miami past Orlando City 2-1 on Saturday. Inter Miami CF (6-11-3) rebounded from a 2-1 loss against Montreal last Saturday that broke a three-match unbeaten streak. Orlando City (8-3-8) lost a 12-match unbeaten streak that started after a 3-2 loss to Miami on Aug. 22. In the 12th minute, Orlando City's Antonio Carlos kicked a deep ball past midfield to Rookie of the Year candidate Daryl Dike. Blaise Matuidi attempted a cross past Jansson, but Jansson flicked the ball toward goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
Orlando Cityโs match against Columbus Crew SC postponed following COVID-19 cases among Crew staff
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Orlando Cityโs match against Columbus Crew SC has been postponed by Major League Soccer following two confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the Crew staff, Orlando City Soccer Club announced Saturday. Orlando Cityโs match against Columbus Crew SC was originally scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11 at Exploria Stadium. According to Orlando City Soccer Club, the match has been postponed to โensure the health and safety of all players and staff, allowing for further testing and evaluation prior to travel and competition.โ[TRENDING: Reward doubled for information leading to missing Belle Isle mother | Trump to hold first rally since COVID-19 diagnosis in Sanford on Monday | Orlandoโs iconic Lake Eola could be getting a facelift]According to Orlando City Soccer Club, tickets for Sundayโs match will remain valid for the rescheduled date, which will be announced at a later time. A representative from the clubโs Member Services team will reach out to season ticket members and fans who purchased tickets for the match once more information is available for the rescheduled date, according to Orlando City Soccer Club.
Orlando City undefeated in 9 straight, beats Red Bulls 3-1
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Daryl Dike and Junior Urso scored and Orlando City beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday. Orlando City (8-2-5) stretched its league-best unbeaten streak to nine while the Red Bulls (6-7-2) had their two-match win streak snapped. Four minutes later, Orlando City defender Kamal Miller tried to clear the ball and it ended up with Florian Valot in the middle of the field. Valot then fired a cross to Daniel Royer, but it hit Royer's thigh and Valot scored off the deflection for the Red Bulls from just outside the 6. Antonio Carlos added a goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time for Orlando City.
Mueller, Orlando City beat Fire 4-1, extend unbeaten streak
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Chris Mueller had a goal and an assist, Luรญs Carlos โNaniโ Almeida da Cunha also scored, and Orlando City beat the Chicago Fire 4-1 on Saturday. Mueller cut back to evade a defender and scored on a left-footer that deflected off Chicago's รlvaro Medrรกn before trickling into the net top open the scoring in the 11th minute and Orlando City led the rest of the way. Orlando City (6-2-4) is unbeaten, with four wins, in its last six games. Mueller lofted an entry to Nani who headed home the finish from point-blank range to make it 2-0 in the 24th. Pedro Gallese had just two saves for Orlando City but had a diving left-handed stop of a penalty kick by the Fireโs รlvaro Medrรกn in the 36th minute.
Mauricio Pereyra lifts Orlando City over Inter Miami 2-1
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Mauricio Pereyra scored in the 69th minute to lift Orlando City past Inter Miami, 2-1 on Saturday night. An own goal from Andres Reyes accounted for Orlando City's score in the 34th minute. Brek Shea scored for Inter Miami (2-7-2) on a header, getting the ball past the outstretched arm of diving Orlando goalkeeper Pedro Gallese in the 65th. Inter Miamiโs penalty-kick goal and Orlando Cityโs Rodrigo Schlegel red card were both reversed in the 76th minute after an offside call. Orlando Cityโs Nani had a free kick hit the crossbar in the 11th minute.
Atlanta United ties Orlando City 1-1 on Jahns late header
ORLANDO, Fla. Adam Jahn scored on header in the final minutes of second-half stoppage time to give Atlanta United a 1-1 draw with Orlando City on Saturday night. Benji Michel scored in the final minute of the first-half stoppage time for Orlando City (4-2-4). Cubo Torres' wide-open header was wide. Orlando City goalie Pedro Gallese batted away Emerson Hyndman's shot from distance seconds later. Orlando City nearly added a second goal in the 79th minute, but Nanis laser free kick glanced off the post.
Urso, Mueller help Orlando City beat Atlanta United
ATLANTA Jnior Urso scored his first MLS goal, Chris Mueller added a goal and Orlando City beat Atlanta United 3-1 on Saturday. Orlando City (4-2-2) has won back-to-back games, beating Atlanta for the first time in nine career meetings. Urso, a 31-year-old Brazilian in his first MLS season, headed home a corner kick by Mueller to open the scoring in the 13th minute. Brooks Lennon slipped a header, off a cross by Jrgen Damm, from the center of the area just inside the right post for Atlanta (3-4-0) in the in the 83rd minute. Urso stole the ball from Pity Martinez deep in the attacking half and fed Lus Carlos Almeida da Cunha for a goal that capped the scoring in the 86th.
Orlando City player back with team after testing negative for COVID-19
ORLANDO, Fla. โ An Orlando City player who received an inconclusive COVID-19 test result earlier this week and was held out of the teamโs match against Nashville is now back with the team. The player, whose name has not been released, received negative test results as part of Major League Soccerโs protocol and will be available for the Lionsโ match Saturday in Atlanta, the team announced Friday. [RELATED: Fans allowed to attend Orlando City match]Orlando City added that the entire team tested negative Friday morning.