Sunday Night Showdown
On Sunday night a massive eastern conference showdown will take play at Camping World Stadium. Orlando City trail the New England revolution by just three points for the 6th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The match will also be Jason Kreis’ first league match at the helm.
Read: Lions Return Home to Face New England Revolution
Kaká and Larin Represent in All-Star Game
It was a tough match for the MLS All-Stars against Arsenal on Thursday, but Orlando fans were treated to a look at two of their stars on the big stage. Kaká was voted team captain and played the full first half. Cyle Larin came on late, but had a few positive attacking plays as MLS looked for the equalizer. Larin was the youngest player on the teams roster.
Read: MLS All-Stars Fall to Arsenal; Kaka Captains, Larin Comes on Late
Stoke and Orlando City Square Off
It was a matchup against a Premiere League side, Jason Kreis’ first match as head coach and a sold out crowd at Eastern Florida University. The mid-week tilt with Stoke City proved to be a great exercise for Kreis and crew as they prepared for this weekend’s matchup. Take a look at the full writeup and highlights below.
Read: Jason Kreis Coaches Lions for First Time Against Affiliate Stoke
Hadji Barry Turning Heads
One of the standouts in that mid-week match with Stoke was rookie Hadji Barry. The University of Central Florida product scored the team’s lone goal in the match and proved dangerous on many other occasions. Barry started the year with Orlando City B and slowly worked his way up to the first team where he has had his name penciled into the starting XI on multiple occasions.
Read: Hadji Barry Making the Most of His Playing Opportunities
OCB’s Stunning Comeback
On the road and down a goal to USL leading Louisville City FC, things looked grim for Orlando City B. First, a 90th minute penalty converted by Orlando City homegrown product Tyler Turner. Then, the game winner late into stoppage time from Keegan Smith. The big win sends OCB home will a massive three points.
Read: Two Stoppage Time Goals Lift OCB Over Louisville City FC
