OCT31
The Sideline
Can three clubs challenge Orlando’s soccer powerhouses?
Highland United is pitching a three-club pathway. Could it give Lake Nona families a compelling alternative—and where would Nona Soccer Academy fit?
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OCT29
Orlando City
Orlando City sets 2027 Sprint Season schedule
Orlando City will host seven of 14 MLS Sprint Season matches at Inter&Co Stadium. The home slate opens February 20 against New England and includes Inter Miami on April 17; season memberships are now on sale.
OCT27
Orlando City B
OCB sets seven-player core for 2027
Orlando City B enters the offseason with seven players guaranteed for 2027. Its year-end roster also records four members of the 2026 group who moved onto Orlando City first-team contracts.
OCT26
Orlando City
Is a busier Inter&Co Stadium worth the wear on its pitch?
Supporters have debated Inter&Co Stadium’s grass for years. Orlando Storm games brought the tradeoff between a busier venue and a soccer-first pitch into sharper focus.
OCT24
Lake Nona
Two Nona-area clubs seek FYSA affiliation
Eagle Creek Soccer and Inter Nona are on the agenda for Sunday’s FYSA board meeting, where their applications for affiliate membership are due for consideration.
OCT23
Orlando Pride
Rafaelle to retire after 2026 season
Orlando Pride defender Rafaelle will retire from the NWSL after the 2026 season, closing an Orlando spell that included the club’s 2024 Shield and championship.
OCT20
Orlando City
Justin Ellis named to MLS 22 Under 22
Orlando City Homegrown forward Justin Ellis was named to MLS's 2026 22 Under 22, a league recognition of the club's Academy-to-first-team pathway.
OCT08
Academy
Orlando City B signs two Academy products to pro deals
Orlando City B announced long-term MLS NEXT Pro contracts for Academy products Landon Okonski and Matthew Belgodere—a current marker of the club’s youth-to-pro pathway.
OCT04
Youth soccer
Real Betis wins LALIGA FC FUTURES in Orlando
Real Betis beat River Plate 3–2 in the final at ESPN Wide World of Sports, closing the three-day U-13 tournament.
SEP26
Orlando City
Justin Ellis scores on U.S. debut in Orlando
Orlando City’s 19-year-old Homegrown opened scoring in the fourth minute as the U.S. beat Peru 4–1 at a sold-out Inter&Co Stadium.
SEP16
Orlando City
City’s Open Cup run ends in the semifinal
Orlando City lost 2–1 at Columbus after Martín Ojeda tied the match before halftime. The Lions now return to MLS play.
SEP14
Orlando Pride
Pride extend Barbra Banda through 2029
Orlando signed the forward to a new contract through the 2029 season. Banda has scored a club-record 16 goals in the 2026 campaign.
SEP12
Orlando City
City shuts out Toronto at home
Orlando won 3–0 at Inter&Co Stadium, extending its unbeaten run to four matches. Antoine Griezmann scored for a fifth consecutive match.
SEP11
Orlando Pride
Banda brace earns Pride a road point
Orlando drew 2–2 at Kansas City. Barbra Banda reached 16 goals for the season, extending her Pride single-season scoring record.
SEP02
Academy
New leadership for Orlando City’s academy
Gary Lewis will oversee the club’s youth development system and player pathway when he begins as Academy Director on September 21.
MAR09
Lake Nona
Lake Nona club joins MLS NEXT expansion
Orlando City Soccer School Lake Nona was named among the clubs entering MLS NEXT competition for the 2026–27 season.
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