Top Support
This week Forbes.com released a list ranking the “Top Fans in MLS”. The list was based on four deciding factors which were used to evaluate MLS fan bases.
City’s loyal supporters were appropriately ranked high on Forbes’ list, find out more by clicking the link below:
Read: City Supporters Rank Fourth on Forbes List of Best MLS Fans
World Cup 2026
Nine years from now the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played -- somewhere. North American soccer fans will hope that “somewhere” means the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as those three nations have made a joint bit to host the World Cup in 2026.
The United Bid Committee http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/07/06/16/50/20170706-news-united-bid-committee-for-canada-mexico-united-states-official-for-2026-fifa-world-cup has selected 49 stadiums as potential match sites for the tournament. Orlando’s Camping World Stadium, along with three other American football stadiums in Florida, are on the list of 37 stadiums in the U.S. being considered.
Orlando City Clubs Unbeaten In Weekend Triple Header
All three OCSC senior teams were in action on Saturday, here’s how each team fared:
Orlando City SC battled Columbus Crew SC to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night in front of a sold out Orlando City Stadium. New Club signings Yoshimar Yotun and Dom Dwyer made their home debuts in Purple, and Giles Barnes scored his second goal of the 2017 season. Tommy Redding and Leo Pereira made their second consecutive starts together in the heart of the Lions defense.
Read: Orlando City Draws Columbus Crew
The Orlando Pride continued its winning ways with a hard fought 2-1 victory against the Boston Breakers. Ashlyn Harris made her second consecutive start between the sticks after returning from injury, and Alex Morgan tallied her second brace in as many games to up her season total to seven goals.
Read: Alex Morgan's Brace Leads Pride Past Breakers
Orlando City B were on the road against the Eastern Conference-leading Charlotte Independence. Hadji Barry scored his eighth goal of the season from the penalty spot early on in the match, but Charlotte equalized through David Estrada just minutes later. OCB’s Earl Edwards Jr. had one of the best goalkeeping performances you’ll see, making eight saves and slamming the door shut on multiple Independence attacks.
Read: OCB Draws Conference Leader
OCSC Academy Player Selected For U-17 National Team
The U.S. Under-17 MNT has been finalized for the 2017 International Youth Tournament of Vaclav Jezek in Prague, Czech Republic. Head coach John Hackworth finalized his roster for the competition three days ago, and Orlando City’s Alejandro Pereira was selected as one of the 22 players the U.S. will bring to Prague.
Pereira, an Oviedo, FL native, has been a standout performer for Orlando City’s Developmental Academy for years. The forward recently led his squad to its most successful season in Orlando City DA history in 2017; entering the postseason as the No. 2 national seed and winning all three group stage matches before falling to Colorado in the knockout stages.
Read: DA Standout Alejandro Pereira Called Up For U-17 International Tournament
Pereira’s Bicycle Kick Lifts OC Development Academy in Playoffs
