Pride Top FC Kansas City
Saturday night’s emphatic 4-1 victory over FC Kansas City has the Pride rolling. Sealing the three points at Orlando City Stadium in front of over 6,000 supporters definitely added some sweetness to the victory.
Read: Pride Create Foundation For Success With Win Over FC Kansas City
I-4 Rivalry Ends at Stalemate
OCB welcomed their arch rivals, the Tampa Bay Rowdies, to Orlando City Stadium for the first time this past Thursday. It was a drama filled 90 minutes and OCB struggled to break down a rugged Rowdies defense.
Down 1-0 deep into stoppage time, OCB star Richie Laryea bursted into the Rowdies penalty area and was illegally brought down, earning his team a penalty kick. Danny Deakin stepped up and took the penalty which flew into the bottom right corner of the net - sealing the point for his team.
Read: The I-4 Derby Ends In A Draw
ORLvATL Right Around the Corner
Many MLS fans have had July 21st circled on their calendar - it marks the first match-up between Orlando City and new expansion club Atlanta United.
Atlanta has been surging recently and now find themselves a point ahead of Orlando City in the Eastern Conference standings. The Lions are in need of a win and will be fresh having had two weeks to prepare for the biggest game of the season thus far.
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Read: Atlanta Provides First Close Proximity MLS Opponent for Orlando
