Social Special: Lions Front Office Takes Chicago By Storm

Ed Cahill

Sell out the Orlando Citrus Bowl on March 8th, sell 14,000 season tickets and meet certain sponsorship goals. This was the challenge Orlando City SC President and Founder Phil Rawlins made to the team's front office at the beginning of the season. The Reward? An all-expenses paid trip to Chicago to watch the Lions take on the Fire. The staff promptly delivered and this past weekend, so did Phil.

The Orlando City front office headed to Chicago 70 strong this past Friday.

The Orlando City front office is about to head to Chicago 70 deep. Follow our trip with #LionsInChicago pic.twitter.com/AYR56dwJZ1
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) September 18, 2015

We know how to airport. #LionsInChicago #FlyMCO pic.twitter.com/rOcsTGUSYu
— Ed Cahill (@EdCahill) September 18, 2015

Some of the FO practicing good selfie etiquette. #FlyMCO #LionsinChicago #CHIvORL. pic.twitter.com/00vNrcC831
— Lenny Santiago (@LenSantiago) September 18, 2015

Let's go!! ✈️ #LionsInChicago #FlyMCO pic.twitter.com/hm5c882MRR
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) September 18, 2015

Don't get caught sleeping on the plane with 70 of your friends around.

No one is safe when it comes to the rainbow tongue... Even when you are sleeping. #LionsInChicago pic.twitter.com/MpER1PeLCw
— Stuart Drew (@studrew1) September 18, 2015

We arrived in a rainy Chicago, so naturally everyone took to social media.

We thought we had escaped the rainy Florida weather. Not so much... #LionsInChicago pic.twitter.com/Lk6KwzKAJ9
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) September 18, 2015

We think we see a Chicago skyline past the raindrops. #LionsInChicago pic.twitter.com/rGGO6o1q6q
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) September 18, 2015

Stuck in rush hour traffic, the two Orlando City buses exchanged dueling photos.

Next up, an open bar and a night out on the town.

Before the match on Saturday, the staff split up to explore the city

#LionsInChicago at the Navy Pier! @OrlandoCitySC pic.twitter.com/SyskHmRSC5
— Joe Balsamo (@jabalsam) September 19, 2015

Hello @Cubs. #LionsinChicago pic.twitter.com/mjc30yKXfO
— Dennis Sprenkle (@DennisSprenkle) September 19, 2015

#LionsInChicago @OrlandoCitySC at #WrigleyField for @Cubs vs @Cardinals pic.twitter.com/SmwOUpBWr9
— Jacklyne Ramos (@JacklyneRamos) September 19, 2015

Taking over The Bean! #LionsInChicago pic.twitter.com/RJiSjvf5Js
— Stuart Drew (@studrew1) September 19, 2015

#LionsinChicago pic.twitter.com/3ct4fa4dfv
— Jhamie Chin (@jhamieci) September 19, 2015

Hanging out at @SkydeckChicago! #LionsInChicago pic.twitter.com/f5H9YAuUUM
— Stuart Drew (@studrew1) September 19, 2015

The staff then headed to dinner before grabbing a bus to the match.

We don't draw attention at all. #LionsInChicago http://t.co/P3VNOZ3CBy
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) September 19, 2015

Game day ! Getting ready . #LionsInChicago pic.twitter.com/fnUkdhZxGi
— Alex Leitao (@alexleitao) September 19, 2015

70 strong in Toyota Park. #CHIvORL #MakeItCount #LionsInChicago pic.twitter.com/1e5gqVkOqP
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) September 20, 2015

Love the fact that you can hear our supporters #LionsInChicago
— Gisselle☀️ ∞ (@GisselleG29) September 20, 2015

@OrlandoCitySC Goooaaalllll FO #LionsInChicago on their feet! #SeaOfPurple #DefyExpectations @OCPres Congrats on Win! pic.twitter.com/mYJZWNbQKB
— Ruth Z. Mustian (@RuthMUST) September 20, 2015

The three points were the perfect ending to the trip. The staff jumped on a plane early Sunday morning to head back to Orlando.

What a weekend! Had a great time with the @OrlandoCitySC fam. We are blessed to be part of such an incredible organization. #LionsInChicago
— Dennis Sprenkle (@DennisSprenkle) September 21, 2015

Back in Orlando. Thanks for having us, Chicago. You were beautiful this weekend. #LionsInChicago pic.twitter.com/xHLrpjO486
— Ed Cahill (@EdCahill) September 20, 2015

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