Breaking update -- Osceola County leaders unanimously approve the OHP redevelopment plan that will see $50 million go toward improvements at the #OrlandoCity training grounds, Osceola County Stadium and addition of hotel-restaurant.
$25 million will come via county's TDT funds.
Marco Pasalic is not training this morning with #OrlandoCity.
The DP experienced some tightness in the hours leading up to Saturday’s game, being told he’s undergoing further evaluation.
No Duncan McGuire & Edu Atuesta this morning either.
Osceola commissioners will vote Monday on a $50 million public-private investment to redevelop Osceola Heritage Park, including the #OrlandoCity training grounds and Osceola County Stadium.
More on Project Next below.
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Sebastian Setti has officially joined #OrlandoCity as interim assistant coach, I'm hearing.
The Argentine was previously an assistant coach at CF Montreal in 2023.
Announcement expected shortly.
Final.
#OrlandoCity defeats FC Naples. A 1-0 result in the Round of 32 of the US Open Cup.
Lions will now travel to take on New England Revolution in the next round.
Back to MLS play this weekend at home against Houston Dynamo.
GOAL! What a strike from Tyrese Spicer.
A left-footed finish to give #OrlandoCity a 1-0 lead over FC Naples 18 minutes into this Round of 32 Open Cup match.
#OrlandoCity interim coach Martin Perelman says that Robin Jansson is going to be fine, and that his substitution was planned ahead.
Marco Pasalic on the Apple TV broadcast following #OrlandoCity's 1-1 draw against Columbus:
"It was time to wake up because we had really bad results... We had serious conversations in the team that we need to change big things, and today we showed mentality... the point is good for us."
That's the final whistle.
It finishes 1-1 between #OrlandoCity and Columbus Crew.
A first draw of the season for the Lions. A fairly even game as both sides seemed to struggle from both ends of the field.
And just like Columbus ties the game in the 80th minute.
Diego Rossi equalizes, and it's 1-1 against Orlando City.
Oof.
Robin Jansson leaves the game in the 78th minute with an apparent injury.
#OrlandoCity just lost 2 CBs in the last 5 minutes, with Iago exiting due to concussion protocol.
Lions still lead 1-0.
Man, talk about struggling to play out of the back for Orlando City to end the first half.
15' GOAL Orlando!
Ivan Angulo sets it up. Finds Tiago open, who then finds Marco Pasalic, who finishes from close.
1-0 Lions over Columbus.
FWIW the attendance numbers for the previous 2 international games at Orlando's Camping World Stadium.
Colombia vs Croatia: 44,000
Brazil vs Croatia: 46,398
Worth noting, CWS is operating on limited capacity due to renovations.
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England will play Costa Rica in an international friendly at Inter&Co Stadium on June 10, giving Central Florida fans a rare chance to see the Three Lions in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Interesting to see Trump translate Alhumdulillah to English.
#OrlandoCity interim coach Martin Perelman after the Lions suffered a 6-0 loss to LAFC:
“It’s not easy. Defeats hurt. It hurts me, it hurts the players, it hurts the staff, fans. Everybody involved in this club is hurt after defeats like this. It’s not common. But again, it is what it is.”
LAFC goes up 3-0 over Orlando City in 23 minutes.
Just too much for the Lions. The difference between both sides just evident on the field.
Breaking News -- An Orlando soccer fan convicted last October on federal arson resulting in injury after throwing flares inside Inter&Co Stadium during a match in 2024 was acquitted of the charge, a judge ruled on Monday.
More on the latest development on the case below.
#OrlandoCity GM/Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira already knew about Antoine Griezmann's love for American culture and sports, but was surprised by how much he knew about the Lions when conversations initially started last year.
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"He met us halfway. He was willing to come."
☕️How an hourslong conversation over coffee inside Antoine Griezmann's home led to #OrlandoCity signing the player, Lions sporting director Ricardo Moreira told WESH 2.
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A first look at Antoine Griezmann in purple.
The Frenchman will officially join #OrlandoCity this summer following his time with Atletico de Madrid.
Griezmann signed with the Lions as a DP through the 2027-28 season with an option year for 28/29.
#OrlandoCity makes it official.
Antoine Griezmann signs with the Lions as a DP through the 2027-28 season with an option year for 2028-29.
The French attacker will join Orlando this summer following his time with Atletico de Madrid.
People tend to forget how terrible Inter Miami was before Lionel Messi arrived in summer 2023.
I’m not saying that Antoine Griezmann would certainly turn Orlando City’s fortunes around, but it will be interesting to see how he will impact the team.
Orlando leaders are seeking funding to host USA Basketball men's training camp and exhibition games ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Looks like Griezmann to Orlando City is in the final stages.
Team still needs to improve in other areas of the field, but a big star is coming to Central Florida.
#OrlandoCity's Griffin Dorsey:
"We got a lot of work to do. I think it's pretty obvious at this point, we need to prevent goals, we need score goals... we're not going to throw in the towel. The season's long, fucking long year. And we have a team that's fucking willing to fight."
The inexperience of several young players in this #OrlandoCity squad is definitely being shown today in Nashville.
Headliners ☑️
Martín Perelman is taking #OrlandoCity training to new heights — literally.
From atop a coaching tower, the interim coach is gaining a sharper tactical view while also overcoming his fear of heights.
