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Orlando celebrates Pride championship victory with parade and fireworks
Read full article: Orlando celebrates Pride championship victory with parade and fireworksThe city of Orlando celebrated Monday as fans gathered downtown to honor the Orlando Pride following their historic championship win.
Central Florida’s growing soccer scene: Where young players can start their journey to the pros
Read full article: Central Florida’s growing soccer scene: Where young players can start their journey to the prosWith the Orlando Pride’s historic win this weekend, it begs the question — are Orlando and Central Florida becoming more of a soccer region?
Orlando Pride celebrated with parade after NWSL championship win
Read full article: Orlando Pride celebrated with parade after NWSL championship winThe Orlando Pride ended its historic season with a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit in the NWSL championship game at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.
Ramiro Enrique, Pedro Gallese lead Orlando City past Atlanta United 1-0 for trip to conference final
Read full article: Ramiro Enrique, Pedro Gallese lead Orlando City past Atlanta United 1-0 for trip to conference finalRamiro Enrique scored a first-half goal and that was all goalkeeper Pedro Gallese would need to lead Orlando City to a 1-0 victory over rival Atlanta United in an Eastern Conference semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium.
WATCH LIVE: Final preparations underway for Orlando Pride’s NWSL championship parade
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Final preparations underway for Orlando Pride’s NWSL championship paradeAfter winning the NWSL championship, the city of Orlando announced it will hold a parade to celebrate the Pride on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.
Banda’s goal leads Pride over Spirit 1-0 for NWSL championship
Read full article: Banda’s goal leads Pride over Spirit 1-0 for NWSL championshipBarbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship.
Marta's magic helped get the Pride to Saturday's NWSL title game against the Washington Spirit
Read full article: Marta's magic helped get the Pride to Saturday's NWSL title game against the Washington SpiritA goal by Marta helped propel the Orlando Pride into Saturday’s National Women’s Soccer League championship game against the Washington Spirit.
The Orlando Pride soccer club is going to the championship in Kansas City. How you can watch the big match
Read full article: The Orlando Pride soccer club is going to the championship in Kansas City. How you can watch the big matchThe ladies of the Orlando Pride are playing for the National Women’s Soccer League championship this weekend, and there are watch parties happening around Central Florida.
Banda, Marta score and the Pride advance to the NWSL championship with 3-2 win over Current
Read full article: Banda, Marta score and the Pride advance to the NWSL championship with 3-2 win over CurrentBarbra Banda scored the go-ahead goal and the Orlando Pride went on to defeat the Kansas City Current 3-2 to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game.
Facundo Torres rallies Orlando City to 4-1 shootout win over Charlotte in first-round rubber match
Read full article: Facundo Torres rallies Orlando City to 4-1 shootout win over Charlotte in first-round rubber matchFacundo Torres scored in the 12th minute of second-half stoppage time to forge a 1-1 tie, and he added a shootout goal as Orlando City beat Charlotte FC 4-1 on penalty kicks to win the rubber match of the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup.
Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a victory over Chicago Red Stars
Read full article: Orlando Pride advance to NWSL semifinals with a victory over Chicago Red StarsBarbra Banda scored two goals and the Orlando Pride opened the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs with a victory over the Chicago Red Stars.
Orlando Pride tops Seattle Reign FC 3-2 in final regular season game
Read full article: Orlando Pride tops Seattle Reign FC 3-2 in final regular season gameThe Orlando Pride defeated the Seattle Reign FC 3-2 at home on Saturday evening, completing an undefeated home season, going 10-0-3 on their home pitch.
Facundo Torres, Martin Ojeda, Pedro Gallese lead Orlando City past Charlotte 2-0 in playoff opener
Read full article: Facundo Torres, Martin Ojeda, Pedro Gallese lead Orlando City past Charlotte 2-0 in playoff openerFacundo Torres scored in the first half, Martin Ojeda found the net in the second, and Pedro Gallese notched his fourth postseason clean sheet to lead Orlando City to a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC in a best-of-three first-round match for the MLS Cup.
Atlanta tops Orlando City 2-1, Lions secure 4th seed in the Eastern Conference
Read full article: Atlanta tops Orlando City 2-1, Lions secure 4th seed in the Eastern ConferenceSaba Lobjanidze and Jamal Thiaré each scored a goal, Brad Guzan had nine saves and Atlanta United beat Orlando City 2-1 in the regular season finale for both team to clinch a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Orlando Pride shut out Washington Spirit 2-0, win NWSL Shield
Read full article: Orlando Pride shut out Washington Spirit 2-0, win NWSL ShieldThe Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit at home on Sunday afternoon 2-0 guaranteeing home-field advantage through the semi-finals of the 2024 NWSL playoffs.
Ramiro Enrique scores twice to reach 8 goals in his last 12 games and Orlando beats Cincinnati 3-1
Read full article: Ramiro Enrique scores twice to reach 8 goals in his last 12 games and Orlando beats Cincinnati 3-1Ramiro Enrique scored twice to reach eight goals in his last 12 games and Orlando City beat Cincinnati 3-1.
Orlando clinches a berth in the MLS playoffs after 3-1 victory over FC Dallas
Read full article: Orlando clinches a berth in the MLS playoffs after 3-1 victory over FC DallasRamiro Enrique scored in the 18th minute, Rodrigo Schlegel and Facundo Torres added goals four-minutes apart in the second half for a three-goal lead and Orlando clinched a berth in the MLS playoffs after a 3-1 victory over FC Dallas.
Orlando City lose tight match against Columbus Crew
Read full article: Orlando City lose tight match against Columbus CrewThe Orlando City were held off after Juan “Cucho” Hernández made a goal and assist after subbing in to begin the second half for the Columbus Crew, ending the match with the City’s defeat on Saturday night.
Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals, Orlando City beats Charlotte
Read full article: Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals, Orlando City beats CharlotteFacundo Torres scored a goal in the 52nd minute, Duncan McGuire added a late goal and Pedro Gallese had two saves to help Orlando City beat Charlotte FC.
Santos, Torres and McGuire each score for Orlando City in 3-0 win over Revolution
Read full article: Santos, Torres and McGuire each score for Orlando City in 3-0 win over RevolutionRafael Santos, Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire each scored a goal to help Orlando City beat the New England Revolution 3-0.
Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child
Read full article: Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second childTwo-time Women’s World Cup champion Alex Morgan has announced she is pregnant with her second child and is retiring from professional soccer.
Jake Davis, Dániel Sallói spark Sporting KC to 3-0 victory over Orlando City
Read full article: Jake Davis, Dániel Sallói spark Sporting KC to 3-0 victory over Orlando CityJake Davis scored late in the first half and assisted on a goal by Dániel Sallói early in the second and Sporting Kansas City defeated Orlando City 3-0 on Saturday night.
Orlando City advances in Leagues Cup with draw against Atlético San Luis
Read full article: Orlando City advances in Leagues Cup with draw against Atlético San LuisDespite being down to 10 men for much of the game, Orlando City found a way to advance to the next round of the Leagues cup after a draw against Atlético San Luis in Orlando on Sunday evening.
Orlando Pride earns point in inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup match
Read full article: Orlando Pride earns point in inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup matchThe Orlando Pride earned a point against the North Carolina Courage on Saturday evening in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
Facundo Torres, Iván Angulo help Orlando City extend DC United's winless run to 11 with 5-0 victory
Read full article: Facundo Torres, Iván Angulo help Orlando City extend DC United's winless run to 11 with 5-0 victoryFacundo Torres and Iván Angulo both had a goal and an assist to power Orlando City to a 5-0 victory over D.
Orlando City falls to New York City FC in Friday matchup
Read full article: Orlando City falls to New York City FC in Friday matchupThe Orlando City fell to the New York City FC in their Friday night matchup after Santiago Rodríguez, Hannes Wolf, and Agustín Ojeda each scored in the first half, scrapping the NYCFC’s three-game losing streak.
Banda and Marta are fueling Orlando Pride’s turnaround season
Read full article: Banda and Marta are fueling Orlando Pride’s turnaround seasonWith the addition of Zambian forward Barbra Banda and the steadying presence of Brazilian superstar Marta, the Orlando Pride are undefeated and hovering atop the league.
Facundo Torres scores in each half, leads Orlando City to 4-2 victory over Fire
Read full article: Facundo Torres scores in each half, leads Orlando City to 4-2 victory over FireFacundo Torres scored a goal in each half and Orlando City cruised to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Denis Bouanga scores twice, adds assist as LAFC beats Orlando City 3-1 for sixth straight victory
Read full article: Denis Bouanga scores twice, adds assist as LAFC beats Orlando City 3-1 for sixth straight victoryDenis Bouanga finished with two goals and an assist and Los Angeles FC ran its win streak to six with a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on Saturday night.
Orlando Pride draw 1-1 with San Diego Wave, ending 8-game win streak
Read full article: Orlando Pride draw 1-1 with San Diego Wave, ending 8-game win streakThe Orlando Pride and the San Diego Wave played to a 1-1 final Friday night at at Snapdragon Stadium, ending the Pride’s eight-game win streak but continuing the team’s unbeaten run to start to the 2024 NWSL season.
Luis Muriel scores first 2 MLS goals, Gallese stops late PK as Orlando City beats Union 3-2
Read full article: Luis Muriel scores first 2 MLS goals, Gallese stops late PK as Orlando City beats Union 3-2Luis Muriel scored two goals — his first in MLS — and Pedro Gallese stopped a penalty kick in the 88th minute to help Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union 3-2.
Charges dropped against Orlando City soccer player over kerfuffle at local nightclub
Read full article: Charges dropped against Orlando City soccer player over kerfuffle at local nightclubAccording to the club’s manager, both Stajduhar and his wife had been “disrespectful” and caused a "scene” at the club’s entrance, police explained.
Barbra Banda joins her Orlando Pride teammates for her first practice with the team
Read full article: Barbra Banda joins her Orlando Pride teammates for her first practice with the teamForward Barbra Banda has officially joined the Orlando Pride after helping the Zambian women’s national team secure a spot at this summer’s Olympics.
Inter Miami-Orlando referee removed after photos posted on social media raise conflict concerns
Read full article: Inter Miami-Orlando referee removed after photos posted on social media raise conflict concernsGuiherme Ceretta was removed as center referee of the Inter Miami-Orlando City match Saturday after photos of Ceretta on social media created a possible conflict.
US men's soccer to play exhibition against Brazil on June 12 at Orlando, Florida
Read full article: US men's soccer to play exhibition against Brazil on June 12 at Orlando, FloridaThe United States will play Brazil in an exhibition at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on June 12 ahead of the Copa América.
Orlando City's Gallese, Montreal's Sirois stellar in scoreless opener
Read full article: Orlando City's Gallese, Montreal's Sirois stellar in scoreless openerPedro Gallese finished with five saves for Orlando City, Jonathan Sirois stopped four shots for CF Montreal and the clubs played to a scoreless draw in a season opener.
MLS to lock out referees. Orlando City could start season with replacement officials
Read full article: MLS to lock out referees. Orlando City could start season with replacement officialsMajor League Soccer will lock out referees after its union rejected a tentative contract, putting Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on track to open the season next week with replacement officials.
2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?
Read full article: 2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?Sunday’s announcement will offer further clarification on dates and magnitude of matches the cities will host.
Slovenia beats US 1-0 in an exhibition that included 24 international debuts
Read full article: Slovenia beats US 1-0 in an exhibition that included 24 international debutsNejc Gradišar scored in the 26th minute of his international debut following an American giveaway, and Slovenia extended the United States’ winless streak against European opponents to six with a 1-0 victory in an exhibition between nations missing top players.
Crew beat Orlando City 2-0 in OT to advance to Eastern Conference Final
Read full article: Crew beat Orlando City 2-0 in OT to advance to Eastern Conference FinalChristian Ramírez scored three minutes into the first half of two 15-minute extra periods and the Columbus Crew advanced to the Eastern Conference Final with a 2-0 victory over Orlando City.
Orlando City hosts Columbus in conference semifinals
Read full article: Orlando City hosts Columbus in conference semifinalsOrlando City is two playoff victories away from making the MLS Cup final. However, the Lions are not looking past Saturday's Eastern Conference semifinal with the Columbus Crew.
Orlando City advances to Eastern Conference semifinals after another victory over Nashville
Read full article: Orlando City advances to Eastern Conference semifinals after another victory over NashvilleIván Angulo scored in the sixth minute to help second-seeded Orlando City advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a victory over Nashville.
Emma Hayes to leave Chelsea, linked with USWNT coaching role
Read full article: Emma Hayes to leave Chelsea, linked with USWNT coaching roleU.S. Soccer is closing in on naming Chelsea’s Emma Hayes as the new coach of the women’s national team, a source familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.
Cartagena, Gallese lead Orlando City over Nashville 1-0 in series opener
Read full article: Cartagena, Gallese lead Orlando City over Nashville 1-0 in series openerWilder Cartagena scored his second career goal in his first playoff appearance and Pedro Gallese notched his first postseason clean sheet as Orlando City opened its series against Nashville SC with a 1-0 victory.
Orlando City beats Toronto 2-0 to spoil captain Michael Bradley’s final game before retirement
Read full article: Orlando City beats Toronto 2-0 to spoil captain Michael Bradley’s final game before retirementDuncan McGuire scored two goals 11 minutes apart in the second half and Orlando City beat Toronto 2-0 on Saturday night to spoil captain Michael Bradley’s final game before retirement.
Lionel Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer's Inter Miami
Read full article: Lionel Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer's Inter MiamiLionel Messi’s annualized compensation from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million.
Orlando Pride end their season with a 1-0 win over Houston Dash
Read full article: Orlando Pride end their season with a 1-0 win over Houston DashThe Pride beat the Houston Dash 1-0 on Sunday evening at Exploria Stadium in their final regular season game, but the win wasn’t enough to get Orlando into the playoffs.
Orlando City takes down the New England Revolution 3-2 to clinch a top-four seed in the East
Read full article: Orlando City takes down the New England Revolution 3-2 to clinch a top-four seed in the EastDuncan McGuire and Facundo Torres scored six-minutes apart in the first half and Orlando City held off the New England Revolution 3-2 on Saturday night to clinch a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference.
Duncan McGuire scores and Pedro Gallese earns 10th clean sheet as Orlando City beats Nashville
Read full article: Duncan McGuire scores and Pedro Gallese earns 10th clean sheet as Orlando City beats NashvilleDuncan McGuire scored in the 44th minute, Pedro Gallese earned his 10th clean sheet of the season and Orlando City held off Nashville on Wednesday night.
Orlando City beats CF Montreal 3-0 to set club records with 54 points and 15 wins
Read full article: Orlando City beats CF Montreal 3-0 to set club records with 54 points and 15 winsDagur Thórhallsson and Facundo Torres each scored in the second half and Orlando City beat CF Montreal 3-0 on Saturday night to set a club record with 54 points and 15 wins.