Orlando City in the Big Apple
Orlando City travels to fellow second year expansion team NYCFC for the second time this season. An intense 1-0 victory for Orlando saw they take home all three points in their last visit and they will be looking to do the same again. New York is coming of a tough 7-0 loss at the hands of rival New York Red Bulls last weekend. The two teams will square-off at 4:30 PM ET nationally televised on ESPN.
Read: Orlando City travels to take on NYCFC on Sunday
Stoke Match Set
After announcing an extensive partnership between the two clubs, Orlando City has now officially announced a friendly with Stoke City FC. The two will play each other on Wednesday, July 27 at Titan Soccer Complex in Melbourne, Florida. Tickets start at just $15 and are expected to move quickly.
Tickets: Orlando City vs. Stoke City FC
Eight Up for All-Star Fan Vote
Many of Orlando City’s key players have garnered national recognition in the club’s second season. Eight City players have been made eligible for the MLS All-Star game fan vote. Those eight include goalkeeper Joe Bendik – who is second in MLS in saves – defenders Brek Shea, Seb Hines, midfielders Kaká, Darwin Cerén, Cristian Higuita, Kevin Molino, and forward Cyle Larin – the reigning MLS Rookie of the Year and the Lions’ leading goal-scorer.
Read: Lions Have Roster Full of All-Star Contenders
OCB Continue Streak of Good Play
Defender Craig Nitti scored a late goal for Orlando City B in Melbourne on Saturday night to keep the team heading in the right direction. The 2-1 win over the Charlotte Independence saw the team find points in their third consecutive match. "I'm obviously delighted to get the win. We started off well in the first five minutes. I was pleased to get the guys in at halftime because we could tweak a couple things and the response in the second half was outstanding," OCB head coach Anthony Pulis said.
Read: OCB Uses Second-Half Rally to Defeat Charlotte Independence 2-1
