Orlando City SC Discussion Thread

Nemesis21 · Post #821 » by **Nemesis21** » Sun Mar 4, 2018 1:15 am

1-0 DC in the 33rd minute, bad defense by Tarek on the DC corner kick.

Nemesis21 · Post #822 » by **Nemesis21** » Sun Mar 4, 2018 1:23 am

Well officiating hasn't improved in 2018, PC sent off with a red card after a very lengthy video review in the 41st minute. Orlando City down to 10 men

Nemesis21 · Post #823 » by **Nemesis21** » Sun Mar 4, 2018 2:38 am

5 minutes of stoppage time added in 2nd half, Pinho with the equalizer in the 94th minute!!!!!!! Assist from the Captain Spector!!

Optimus_Steel · Post #824 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Mon Mar 5, 2018 5:45 pm

Dramatic finish to the night after frustration for most of it. First half looked like more of the same from last 3 years but the team fought in the 2nd half and dominated from there on out. They held possession in the mid field much better than they have the last 3 years. Meram is already the best player this team has had in their short MLS existence, he was completely dominant. Pinho with the calm finish, he surely knows how to score and looks like that will translate to MLS. Considering the circumstances (injuries and suspensions to top players) and the red card it was an extremely good result. Cautiously optimistic but I'm liking the different look this year, it was an entertaining game.

Nemesis21 · Post #825 » by **Nemesis21** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:59 am

Breaking news - We still suck

Nemesis21 · Post #826 » by **Nemesis21** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 11:36 pm

Good read,

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/03/18/charlie-davies-four-keys-orlando-city-getting-back-track

Optimus_Steel · Post #827 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:15 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:Breaking news - We still suck

I'm half and half on this. Its been 3 games of tremendous struggle and we were lucky to get that one point we did get. With that said, 3 of the top 5 most talented players on the team have either not played or played limited minutes and there have been moments of brilliance, quick flashes. So its been 3 bad games to start the season and with how bad they've been the last 3 years it feels like more of the same but they do deserve more time, prob 4 more games to get a good gauge as the top players get healthy again or finally are allowed to play due to being new etc. Last year they started really hot winning like 6 of 7 and looked what happen..... However its clear that the bench depth is still severely lacking, that is extremely concerning, its been an ongoing issue since expansion into MLS.

Nemesis21 · Post #828 » by **Nemesis21** » Sun Apr 1, 2018 12:52 am

Orlando City beats NY Red Bulls 4-3, Dwyer with 2 goals.

Optimus_Steel · Post #829 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Mon Apr 2, 2018 8:16 pm

Exciting game but man our defense still needs so much work. What heck was Will Johnson thinking fouling that guy with his back to the net and well behind goal. That lead to the tying goal off the set piece to make it 3-3. Overall really good signs of play making that we have not seen but still more terrible defense as before.

Nemesis21 · Post #830 » by **Nemesis21** » Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:35 am

Orlando City beats Philly 2-0. Hugh win!

Optimus_Steel · Post #831 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:08 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:Orlando City beats Philly 2-0. Hugh win!

Big road win. Much better effort throughout the game although Philly missed about 3 or 4 great chances to score. The defense gave up tons of opportunities again and better teams would have scored.

Dom is just beasting out there, Sasha had that wonderful pass to set him up. Muller looks like a fantastic draft pick, goals in consecutive games now (his goal was pure hustle). Reaping the benefits of an upgrade in offensive skill in players.

Nemesis21 · Post #832 » by **Nemesis21** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:23 pm

Optimus_Steel wrote:
Nemesis21 wrote:Orlando City beats Philly 2-0. Hugh win!

Big road win. Much better effort throughout the game although Philly missed about 3 or 4 great chances to score. The defense gave up tons of opportunities again and better teams would have scored.

Dom is just beasting out there, Sasha had that wonderful pass to set him up. Muller looks like a fantastic draft pick, goals in consecutive games now (his goal was pure hustle). Reaping the benefits of an upgrade in offensive skill in players.

We need to do whatever it takes to keep Dom, Sacha and Mueller together for a long time!

Optimus_Steel · Post #833 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:33 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:
Optimus_Steel wrote:
Nemesis21 wrote:Orlando City beats Philly 2-0. Hugh win!

Big road win. Much better effort throughout the game although Philly missed about 3 or 4 great chances to score. The defense gave up tons of opportunities again and better teams would have scored.

Dom is just beasting out there, Sasha had that wonderful pass to set him up. Muller looks like a fantastic draft pick, goals in consecutive games now (his goal was pure hustle). Reaping the benefits of an upgrade in offensive skill in players.

We need to do whatever it takes to keep Dom, Sacha and Mueller together for a long time!

Dom wants to be here thankfully. Mueller looks like a keeper. Sacha is up there in age so I only see him here for 2 years but 2 effective years. Meeram I think can be here for a while, I think in the summer his ability will really start to show.

Nemesis21 · Post #834 » by **Nemesis21** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:45 pm

Orlando City picks up their 5th straight win, beating Colorado 2-1 yesterday.

Optimus_Steel · Post #835 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:01 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:Orlando City picks up their 5th straight win, beating Colorado 2-1 yesterday.

They are gelling much better now that the top players have return from injury/suspension. Still have problems with defending set pieces and giving up lots of good chances. The midfield looks much improved and the upgraded talent is showing up in creating more scoring chances. Mueller looks like a steal of a draft pick too, and he has the hustle that Larin never had. Sasha is starting to rumble.
Dwyer has been a beast. Higuita is finally showing his promise. Once Meran gets going this team can do some real serious damage, he has had good moments but still can do a lot more. Yotun has been really good but he will play for Peru in the Would Cup. Silver lining is that Dwyer wont be playing in the World Cup since the US did not make it.

Nemesis21 · Post #836 » by **Nemesis21** » Mon May 7, 2018 2:23 pm

Orlando City scores 3 goals in the 2nd half, to win their 6th straight game!! A new franchise record!

Optimus_Steel · Post #837 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Sat May 19, 2018 2:06 am

Nemesis21 wrote:Orlando City scores 3 goals in the 2nd half, to win their 6th straight game!! A new franchise record!

That was a fantastic run but whole time felt unsustainable because they seem play from behind constantly, seem to lack ability to convert set pieces and make bad giveaways and give up cheap goals. Still feel they can make a move to add more talent, bench is quite thin. Team is a playoff contender but nowhere close to title contender. Atl is way ahead of this team.

Nemesis21 · Post #838 » by **Nemesis21** » Sat May 19, 2018 2:56 am

We just can not beat Toronto. That's now back to back losses after 6 game win streak.

Optimus_Steel · Post #839 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Sun May 27, 2018 1:44 am

Team is in tailspin again. Summer collapse happening early. Our bench is too thin and we seem to lack finishing & creating. We need still to add talent.

Nemesis21 · Post #840 » by **Nemesis21** » Sun May 27, 2018 6:12 pm

Optimus_Steel wrote:Team is in tailspin again. Summer collapse happening early. Our bench is too thin and we seem to lack finishing & creating. We need still to add talent.

No doubt! 3 losses in a row. :nonono: