2017 Orlando City SC season
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Orlando City SC 2017 soccer season
| 2017 season | |
|---|---|
| CEO | Alex Leitão |
| Manager | Jason Kreis |
| Stadium | Orlando City Stadium |
| MLS | Conference: 10th Overall: 18th |
| MLS Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| U.S. Open Cup | Fourth round |
| Top goalscorer | League:
All:
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| Highest home attendance | MLS: 25,527 (ten times) |
| Lowest home attendance | MLS: 23,018 (September 27 vs. NE Revolution) |
| Average home league attendance | 25,028 |
The 2017 Orlando City SC season was the club's seventh season of existence in Orlando, and third season in Major League Soccer, the top-flight league in the United States soccer league system. The team opened the season with a 1–0 win over New York City FC, at the newly completed Orlando City Stadium.
Background
[edit ]On December 29, 2016, club President Phil Rawlins announced his reduced role in the organization, acting as a liaison for the clubs and their brand in league matters (such as the MLS Expansion Committee), and consulting on the board of directors. The day-to-day operational duties were handed over to CEO Alex Leitão. In recognition for his nine years of service, owner Flavio Augusto da Silva announced that Phil's position would become permanent, bestowing the title of life-president.[1] One of his first actions, on January 4, 2017, was to dedicate the 49 rainbow-colored seats in Section 12 of the new stadium to permanently honor the victims and families of those affected by the Pulse tragedy on June 12, 2016.[2]
Roster
[edit ]- Last updated on August 10, 2017[3]
| No. | Nationality | Name | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Previous club | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| 1 | United States | Joe Bendik | GK | (1989年04月25日)April 25, 1989 (aged 27) | Canada Toronto FC | – |
| 28 | Puerto Rico | Josh Saunders | GK | (1981年03月21日)March 21, 1981 (aged 35) | United States New York City FC | – |
| 36 | United States | Earl Edwards Jr. | GK | (1992年01月24日)January 24, 1992 (aged 25) | United States UCLA Bruins | – |
| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 | United States | Jonathan Spector | CB | (1986年03月01日)March 1, 1986 (aged 31) | England Birmingham City | – |
| 3 | England | Seb Hines | CB | (1988年05月29日)May 29, 1988 (aged 28) | England Middlesbrough | – |
| 4 | Uruguay | José Aja | CB | (1993年05月10日)May 10, 1993 (aged 23) | Uruguay Nacional | INT |
| 12 | United States | Kevin Alston | LB | (1988年05月05日)May 5, 1988 (aged 28) | United States New England Revolution | – |
| 21 | Switzerland | Scott Sutter | RB | (1986年05月13日)May 13, 1986 (aged 30) | Switzerland BSC Young Boys | INT |
| 22 | United States | Conor Donovan | CB | (1996年01月08日)January 8, 1996 (aged 21) | United States NC State Wolfpack | GA |
| 25 | United States | Donny Toia | LB | (1992年05月28日)May 28, 1992 (aged 24) | Canada Montreal Impact | – |
| 27 | Portugal | Rafael Ramos | RB | (1995年01月09日)January 9, 1995 (aged 22) | Portugal S.L. Benfica Juniors U-19 | – |
| 29 | United States | Tommy Redding | CB | (1997年01月24日)January 24, 1997 (aged 20) | United States FC America | HGP |
| 94 | Brazil | PC | LB | (1994年03月10日)March 10, 1994 (aged 22) | United States Fort Lauderdale Strikers | INT |
| 95 | Brazil | Léo Pereira | CB | (1996年01月31日)January 31, 1996 (aged 21) | Brazil Athletico Paranaense | Loan in, INT |
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 5 | United States | Servando Carrasco | DM | (1988年08月13日)August 13, 1988 (aged 28) | United States Sporting Kansas City | – |
| 6 | Canada | Richie Laryea | AM | (1995年01月07日)January 7, 1995 (aged 22) | Canada Sigma FC | – |
| 7 | Colombia | Cristian Higuita | CM | (1994年01月14日)January 14, 1994 (aged 23) | Colombia Deportivo Cali | – |
| 8 | Canada | Will Johnson (vice-captain) | CM | (1987年01月21日)January 21, 1987 (aged 30) | Canada Toronto FC | – |
| 10 | Brazil | Kaká (captain) | AM | (1982年04月22日)April 22, 1982 (aged 34) | Italy A.C. Milan | INT, DP |
| 15 | United States | Dillon Powers | DM | (1991年02月14日)February 14, 1991 (aged 26) | United States Colorado Rapids | – |
| 16 | Belize | Tony Rocha | CM | (1993年08月21日)August 21, 1993 (aged 23) | United States Orlando City B | – |
| 23 | Italy | Antonio Nocerino (vice-captain) | DM | (1985年04月09日)April 9, 1985 (aged 31) | Italy A.C. Milan | INT |
| Forwards | ||||||
| 9 | Canada | Cyle Larin | CF | (1995年04月17日)April 17, 1995 (aged 21) | United States Connecticut Huskies | GA |
| 11 | Colombia | Carlos Rivas | RW | (1994年04月15日)April 15, 1994 (aged 22) | Colombia Deportivo Cali | INT, DP |
| 13 | Guinea | Hadji Barry | CF | (1992年12月08日)December 8, 1992 (aged 24) | United States UCF Knights | – |
| 14 | Jamaica | Giles Barnes | CF | (1988年08月05日)August 5, 1988 (aged 28) | Canada Vancouver Whitecaps FC | – |
| 18 | United States | Dom Dwyer | CF | (1990年07月30日)July 30, 1990 (aged 26) | United States Sporting KC | – |
| 19 | Peru | Yoshimar Yotún | LW | (1990年04月07日)April 7, 1990 (aged 26) | Sweden Malmö FF | INT, DP |
| 98 | United States | Pierre da Silva | LW | (1998年07月28日)July 28, 1998 (aged 18) | United States Orlando City B | – |
Staff
[edit ]| Executive | |
|---|---|
| Majority owner and chairman | Brazil Flávio Augusto da Silva |
| Minor owner and president | England Phil Rawlins |
| Owner | England John Bonner |
| Chief executive officer | Brazil Alex Leitão |
| General manager | Canada Niki Budalić |
| Coaching staff | |
| Head coach | United States Jason Kreis |
| Assistant coach | United States C.J. Brown |
| Assistant coach | United States Miles Joseph |
| Assistant coach/Academy coordinator | United States Bobby Murphy |
| Goalkeeping coach | United States Tim Mulqueen |
| B team head coach | Wales Anthony Pulis |
Competitions
[edit ]Friendlies
[edit ]The Lions finish the preseason 2–2–2. Their first official match at the new stadium is a 3–1 friendly win against USL side St. Louis FC.
Jacksonville Dolphins v Orlando City
Orlando City v Tampa Bay Rowdies
11:00 am EST
Stadium: Sylvan Lake Park
Attendance: Closed-door scrimmage
Attendance: Closed-door scrimmage
Philadelphia Union v Orlando City
Orlando City v Toronto FC
Note: Game 1 of 2
Orlando City v Toronto FC
Note: Game 2 of 2
Orlando City v St. Louis FC
Orlando City v Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
7:30 pm EST
Dwyer 39'
Larin 59', 90+1'
Barry 69'
Hines 79'
Rocha 86' Report Cabán 19' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 8,231
Larin 59', 90+1'
Barry 69'
Hines 79'
Rocha 86' Report Cabán 19' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 8,231
Note: Fundraiser for Puerto Rico Relief in aftermath of Hurricane Maria; Kaka's final match for Orlando City
Major League Soccer
[edit ]Further information: 2017 Major League Soccer season
- All times in regular season on Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−04:00) except where otherwise noted.
The MLS schedule was released on January 12. Orlando City played its first regular season match in their new stadium on March 5, against their expansion rivals NYCFC. New expansion teams for this year are Minnesota United FC, led by former coach Adrian Heath, and Atlanta United FC. The squad goes into the season riding a 2-game winning streak, besting the Union at Philadelphia, and D.C. United at Camping World Stadium last October.[9]
The team announced two sellouts on February 21: the Home Opener vs. NYCFC on March 5, and the L.A. Galaxy on April 15.[10]
Officials with the Atlanta Stadium group announced on April 18 that the retractable roof will not be completed in time for their planned opening match between Atlanta United FC and Orlando City SC on July 30, forcing moving the game to Bobby Dodd Stadium on July 29. The Lions visited Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 16, playing to a 3–3 draw, in front 70,425 fans. The game set an MLS attendance record, and registered as 4th-largest crowd in the world this season.[11]
Results summary
[edit ]| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 | 58 | −19 | 39 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 19 | +5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 39 | −24 |
Source: Match reports
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | H | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | A | H | A | H | A | H | H | H | A | A | A | H | H | A | A | A | H | H | A | A | A | H | H | H | A |
| Result | W | L | W | L | W | W | W | W | L | L | D | D | L | L | W | D | D | D | L | W | L | L | D | L | L | D | L | W | D | L | W | D | L | L |
Results
[edit ]Orlando City v New York City FC
New England Revolution v Orlando City
2:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Note: Match postponed due to weather; rescheduled for September 2[12]
Orlando City v Philadelphia Union
Columbus Crew v Orlando City
4:00 p.m.
Meram 13', 77' Yellow card 17'
Report
Carrasco Yellow card 60'
Redding Yellow card 76' Stadium: MAPFRE Stadium
Attendance: 12,226
Referee: José Carlos Rivero
Redding Yellow card 76' Stadium: MAPFRE Stadium
Attendance: 12,226
Referee: José Carlos Rivero
Orlando City v New York Red Bulls
Orlando City v LA Galaxy
3:00 p.m.
Johnson 9'
Larin 90+1' Report Van Damme Yellow card 52'
Pedro Yellow card 64'
Alessandrini 83' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 25,527
Referee: Chris Penso
Larin 90+1' Report Van Damme Yellow card 52'
Pedro Yellow card 64'
Alessandrini 83' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 25,527
Referee: Chris Penso
New York City FC v Orlando City
Orlando City v Colorado Rapids
Toronto FC v Orlando City
Houston Dynamo v Orlando City
8:30 p.m.
Elis 23'
Manotas 51', 65'
Quioto 75' Yellow card 45+3'
DelLaGarza Yellow card 60'
Machado Yellow card 84' Report Toia Yellow card 79' Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 19,292
Referee: Sorin Stoica
Manotas 51', 65'
Quioto 75' Yellow card 45+3'
DelLaGarza Yellow card 60'
Machado Yellow card 84' Report Toia Yellow card 79' Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 19,292
Referee: Sorin Stoica
Orlando City v Sporting Kansas City
San Jose Earthquakes v Orlando City
10:30 p.m.
Godoy Yellow card 44'
Ureña Yellow card 62'
Lima Yellow card 68'
Cerén Yellow card 70'
Wondolowski 83' Report Pereira Yellow card 25'
Rivas 80' Stadium: Avaya Stadium
Attendance: 18,000
Referee: Drew Fischer
Ureña Yellow card 62'
Lima Yellow card 68'
Cerén Yellow card 70'
Wondolowski 83' Report Pereira Yellow card 25'
Rivas 80' Stadium: Avaya Stadium
Attendance: 18,000
Referee: Drew Fischer
Orlando City v New York City FC
Minnesota United FC v Orlando City
Orlando City v D.C. United
Orlando City v Chicago Fire
7:30 p.m.
Ramos Red card 26'
Nocerino Red card 66' Report de Leeuw Yellow card 60'
Arshakyan Yellow card 81' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 24,469
Referee: Ted Unkel
Nocerino Red card 66' Report de Leeuw Yellow card 60'
Arshakyan Yellow card 81' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 24,469
Referee: Ted Unkel
Note: Ramos' red card rescinded on June 7 with no fine; eligible to play in next match
Orlando City v Montreal Impact
Seattle Sounders FC v Orlando City
Chicago Fire v Orlando City
Real Salt Lake v Orlando City
Orlando City v Toronto FC
Orlando City v Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United FC v Orlando City
5:00 p.m.
Villalba Yellow card 56', 90+2'
Asad Yellow card 24' Report Kaká 40'
Higuita Yellow card 56'
Johnson Yellow card 86' Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium
Attendance: 45,006
Referee: Allen Chapman
Asad Yellow card 24' Report Kaká 40'
Higuita Yellow card 56'
Johnson Yellow card 86' Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium
Attendance: 45,006
Referee: Allen Chapman
Note: Rescheduled from July 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium due to construction delay
Montreal Impact v Orlando City
7:30 p.m.
Piatti 48' (pen.)
Jackson-Hamel 84' Report Larin 12' Stadium: Stade Saputo
Attendance: 20,801
Referee: Kevin Stott
Jackson-Hamel 84' Report Larin 12' Stadium: Stade Saputo
Attendance: 20,801
Referee: Kevin Stott
New York Red Bulls v Orlando City
7:30 p.m.
Pereira 30' (o.g.)
Wright-Phillips 60'
Davis 80'
Perrinelle Yellow card 45'
Felipe Yellow card 67'
Davis Yellow card 90+7'
Kljestan Yellow card 90+2' Report Rivas 18', Yellow card 39'
Laryea Yellow card 90+2'
Higuita Yellow card 90+7'
Kaká Red card 90+7' Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 25,219
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
Wright-Phillips 60'
Davis 80'
Perrinelle Yellow card 45'
Felipe Yellow card 67'
Davis Yellow card 90+7'
Kljestan Yellow card 90+2' Report Rivas 18', Yellow card 39'
Laryea Yellow card 90+2'
Higuita Yellow card 90+7'
Kaká Red card 90+7' Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 25,219
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
Orlando City v Columbus Crew
Orlando City v Vancouver Whitecaps FC
New England Revolution v Orlando City
7:00 p.m.
Kamara 26', 75', 89'
Bunbury 90+2'
Agudelo Yellow card 68' Report Pereira Yellow card 55'
Aja Yellow card 66' Yellow-red card 80'
Rocha Yellow card 86' Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 17,865
Referee: Robert Sibiga
Bunbury 90+2'
Agudelo Yellow card 68' Report Pereira Yellow card 55'
Aja Yellow card 66' Yellow-red card 80'
Rocha Yellow card 86' Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 17,865
Referee: Robert Sibiga
Note: Rescheduled from March 11 due to weather
D.C. United v Orlando City
7:00 p.m.
Acosta Yellow card 24'
Arriola Yellow card 34'
Franklin Yellow card 78'
Opare 89'
Sam Yellow card 90+6' Report Larin 19'
Barnes 28'
Sutter Yellow card 32'
Carrasco Yellow card 76' Yellow-red card 79'
Hines Red card 90+5'
Kaká Yellow card 90+9' Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 18,028
Referee: Dave Gantar
Arriola Yellow card 34'
Franklin Yellow card 78'
Opare 89'
Sam Yellow card 90+6' Report Larin 19'
Barnes 28'
Sutter Yellow card 32'
Carrasco Yellow card 76' Yellow-red card 79'
Hines Red card 90+5'
Kaká Yellow card 90+9' Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 18,028
Referee: Dave Gantar
Atlanta United FC v Orlando City
4:00 p.m.
Martinez 36', 55', 69'
Report
Dwyer 10', 39'
Larin 58' Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 70,425 (MLS Record)
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Larin 58' Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 70,425 (MLS Record)
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Portland Timbers v Orlando City
Orlando City v New England Revolution
7:30 p.m.
Nocerino 22'
Hines 32'
Kaká 43', 77'
Kaká Yellow card 28'
Pereira Yellow card 33'
Hines Yellow card 45'
Dwyer 84'
Yotún 90' Report Kouassi Red card 11'
Dielna Yellow card 21'
Caldwell Yellow card 29'
Nguyen 45+1', Yellow card 90+4' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 23,018
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
Hines 32'
Kaká 43', 77'
Kaká Yellow card 28'
Pereira Yellow card 33'
Hines Yellow card 45'
Dwyer 84'
Yotún 90' Report Kouassi Red card 11'
Dielna Yellow card 21'
Caldwell Yellow card 29'
Nguyen 45+1', Yellow card 90+4' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 23,018
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
Orlando City v FC Dallas
4:00 p.m.
Report
Barrios Yellow card 90+2'
Gonzalez Yellow card 90+8' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 24,007
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Gonzalez Yellow card 90+8' Stadium: Orlando City Stadium
Attendance: 24,007
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Note: Barrios subbed in during extra time, was incorrectly listed on roster; draw was not changed to a 3–0 forfeit, which would have kept OCSC in the playoff race.[13]
Orlando City v Columbus Crew
Philadelphia Union v Orlando City
Standings
[edit ]Eastern Conference table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | New England Revolution | 34 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 53 | 61 | −8 | 45 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 50 | 47 | +3 | 42 |
| 9 | Montreal Impact | 34 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 52 | 58 | −6 | 39 |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 39 | 58 | −19 | 39 |
| 11 | D.C. United | 34 | 9 | 20 | 5 | 31 | 60 | −29 | 32 |
Source: MLS
Overall table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 50 | 47 | +3 | 42 |
| 17 | Montreal Impact | 34 | 11 | 17 | 6 | 52 | 58 | −6 | 39 |
| 18 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 39 | 58 | −19 | 39 |
| 19 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 47 | 70 | −23 | 36 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 9 | 19 | 6 | 31 | 51 | −20 | 33 |
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
U.S. Open Cup
[edit ]Main article: 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Orlando City entered the tournament in the fourth round against Miami FC, who had beaten the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2–0 on May 31, 2017.
Bracket
Fourth Round
June 13–14 Round of 16
June 27–28 Quarterfinals
July 7–August 2 Semifinals
August 9–15 Final
September 20
June 13–14 Round of 16
June 27–28 Quarterfinals
July 7–August 2 Semifinals
August 9–15 Final
September 20
NASL
North Carolina FC
2
MLS
Houston Dynamo
3*
MLS
Houston Dynamo
0
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
2
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
4
MLS
Minnesota United FC
0
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
3*
MLS
FC Dallas
0
MLS
FC Dallas
2
USL
Tulsa Roughnecks FC
1
MLS
FC Dallas
3
MLS
Colorado Rapids
1
MLS
Colorado Rapids
3
USL
Oklahoma City Energy FC
2
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
1(5)
MLS
San Jose Earthquakes
1(4)
MLS
San Jose Earthquakes
2
NASL
San Francisco Deltas
0
MLS
San Jose Earthquakes
2
MLS
Seattle Sounders FC
1
MLS
Seattle Sounders FC
2
MLS
Portland Timbers
1
MLS
San Jose Earthquakes
3
MLS
LA Galaxy
2
MLS
LA Galaxy
3
USL
Orange County SC
1
MLS
LA Galaxy
2
USL
Sacramento Republic FC
0
USL
Sacramento Republic FC
4
MLS
Real Salt Lake
1
MLS
Sporting Kansas City
2
MLS
New York Red Bulls
1
MLS
Orlando City SC
1
NASL
Miami FC
3
NASL
Miami FC
3
MLS
Atlanta United FC
2
MLS
Atlanta United FC
3
USL
Charleston Battery
2
NASL
Miami FC
0
USL
FC Cincinnati
1
USL
FC Cincinnati
1
MLS
Columbus Crew SC
0
USL
FC Cincinnati
0(3)
MLS
Chicago Fire
0(1)
USL
Saint Louis FC
0
MLS
Chicago Fire
1
USL
FC Cincinnati
2
MLS
New York Red Bulls
3*
MLS
New England Revolution
3
USL
Rochester Rhinos
0
MLS
New England Revolution
2
MLS
D.C. United
1
MLS
D.C. United
4
LQ
Christos FC
1
MLS
New England Revolution
0
MLS
New York Red Bulls
1
MLS
New York Red Bulls
1
MLS
New York City FC
0
MLS
New York Red Bulls
1(5)
MLS
Philadelphia Union
1(3)
MLS
Philadelphia Union
3
- Host team listed first
- Bold = winner
- * = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
- ^ A The hosting priority for the final, in order, is Sporting KC then New York Red Bulls then FC Cincinnati
Player statistics
[edit ]Appearances
[edit ]- As of match played October 22, 2017
Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | MLS | Open Cup | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||
| 1 | GK | United States USA | Joe Bendik | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | GK | Puerto Rico PUR | Josh Saunders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 36 | GK | United States USA | Earl Edwards Jr. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 70 | GK | United States USA | Jake Fenlason | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defenders | |||||||||
| 2 | DF | United States USA | Jonathan Spector | 26 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | England ENG | Seb Hines | 6 | 1 | 5+1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | Uruguay URU | José Aja | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | DF | United States USA | Kevin Alston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | DF | United States USA | Conor Donovan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | DF | Portugal POR | Rafael Ramos | 3 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | DF | United States USA | Tommy Redding | 19 | 0 | 14+4 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 21 | DF | Switzerland SUI | Scott Sutter | 32 | 1 | 30+2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | DF | United States USA | Donny Toia | 30 | 0 | 29+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | DF | Brazil BRA | PC | 9 | 0 | 5+3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 95 | DF | Brazil BRA | Léo Pereira | 11 | 0 | 9+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Midfielders | |||||||||
| 5 | MF | United States USA | Servando Carrasco | 16 | 1 | 9+6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | Canada CAN | Richie Laryea | 12 | 0 | 1+11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | Colombia COL | Cristian Higuita | 26 | 0 | 18+8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | Canada CAN | Will Johnson | 26 | 2 | 23+3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | Brazil BRA | Kaká | 24 | 6 | 18+5 | 6 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 15 | MF | United States USA | Dillon Powers | 6 | 0 | 4+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | MF | Belize BLZ | Tony Rocha | 3 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | MF | Italy ITA | Antonio Nocerino | 32 | 1 | 28+3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forwards | |||||||||
| 9 | FW | Canada CAN | Cyle Larin | 28 | 12 | 24+4 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | FW | Colombia COL | Carlos Rivas | 31 | 5 | 21+9 | 5 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 13 | FW | Guinea GUI | Hadji Barry | 4 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | FW | Jamaica JAM | Giles Barnes | 35 | 4 | 23+11 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | FW | United States USA | Dom Dwyer | 12 | 4 | 11+1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | FW | Peru PER | Yoshimar Yotún | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 98 | FW | United States USA | Pierre da Silva | 2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Players who appeared for the club but left during the season: | |||||||||
| 17 | MF | United States USA | Luis Gil | 18 | 0 | 6+11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 32 | MF | Argentina ARG | Matías Pérez García | 15 | 1 | 11+4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Goalscorers
[edit ]- As of match played October 22, 2017
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Name | MLS | Open Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | FW | Canada Cyle Larin | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 | 10 | MF | Brazil Kaká | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | 11 | FW | Colombia Carlos Rivas | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | 18 | FW | United States Dom Dwyer | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | FW | Jamaica Giles Barnes | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| 6 | 8 | MF | Canada Will Johnson | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | DF | United States Jonathan Spector | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | DF | United States Seb Hines | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 | MF | United States Servando Carrasco | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 19 | FW | Peru Yoshimar Yotún | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 21 | DF | Switzerland Scott Sutter | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 23 | MF | Italy Antonio Nocerino | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 32 | MF | Argentina Matías Pérez García | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 39 | 1 | 40 | |||
Shutouts
[edit ]- As of match played October 22, 2017
| Rank | No. | Name | MLS | Open Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | United States Joe Bendik | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 7 | ||
Disciplinary record
[edit ]- As of match played October 22, 2017
| No. | Pos. | Name | MLS | Open Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow card | Yellow card Yellow-red card | Red card | Yellow card | Yellow card Yellow-red card | Red card | Yellow card | Yellow card Yellow-red card | Red card | |||
| 1 | GK | United States Joe Bendik | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | United States Jonathan Spector | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | England Seb Hines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | DF | Uruguay José Aja | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | MF | United States Servando Carrasco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | Canada Richie Laryea | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | Colombia Cristian Higuita | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | Canada Will Johnson | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | Canada Cyle Larin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | Brazil Kaká | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | FW | Colombia Carlos Rivas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | MF | Belize Tony Rocha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | MF | United States Luis Gil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | FW | Peru Yoshimar Yotún | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | DF | Switzerland Scott Sutter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | MF | Italy Antonio Nocerino | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 25 | DF | United States Donny Toia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | DF | Portugal Rafael Ramos | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 29 | DF | United States Tommy Redding | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | MF | Argentina Matías Pérez García | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | DF | Brazil PC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 95 | DF | Brazil Léo Pereira | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 60 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 3 | 5 | ||
Player movement
[edit ]Per Major League Soccer and club policies, terms of the deals do not get disclosed.
MLS SuperDraft picks
[edit ]Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. The 2017 draft was held on January 13, 2017. Orlando had one selection.
| 2017 Orlando City MLS SuperDraft Picks | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Status |
| 3 | 64 | England Danny Deakin | CF | South Carolina University of South Carolina | Signed |
Transfers in
[edit ]| No. | Name | Pos. | Transferred from | Fee/notes | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | United States Donny Toia | LB | Canada Montreal Impact | Traded for 1st Round Pick in 2017 MLS SuperDraft | December 23, 2016 | [14] |
| United States Patrick McLain | GK | United States Chicago Fire | Acquired in MLS Re-Entry Draft | December 16, 2016 | [14] | |
| 8 | Canada Will Johnson | CM | Canada Toronto FC | Free agent acquisition | December 28, 2016 | [14] |
| 94 | Brazil PC | LB | United States Fort Lauderdale Strikers | Free agent acquisition | January 4, 2017 | [14] |
| 98 | United States Pierre da Silva | LW | United States Orlando City B | Promoted to First Team from Orlando City B | January 21, 2017 | [15] |
| 2 | United States Jonathan Spector | CB | England Birmingham City | Undisclosed | January 24, 2017 | [16] |
| 28 | Puerto Rico Josh Saunders | GK | United States New York City FC | Traded for 4th-round selection in 2019 MLS SuperDraft | January 27, 2017 | [14] |
| 14 | Jamaica Giles Barnes | CF | Canada Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Player Exchange | February 25, 2017 | [14] |
| 21 | Switzerland Scott Sutter | RB | Switzerland BSC Young Boys | International Roster Slot acquisition | March 3, 2017 | [14] |
| 30 | England Danny Deakin | CF | None | Signed with Orlando City B | April 19, 2017 | [14] |
| 95 | Brazil Léo Pereira | CB | United States Orlando City B | Occupying International Roster Slot Vacated by Matias Perez Garcia; Recalled to First Team | June 28, 2017 | [14] |
| 18 | United States Dom Dwyer | CF | United States Sporting KC | Exchange for General, Targeted, and Future Allocation Money | July 25, 2017 | [14] |
| 19 | Peru Yoshimar Yotún | LW | Sweden Malmö FF | International Roster Slot acquisition; Targeted Allocation Money; Removed DP tag from Giles Barnes | August 5, 2017 | [14] |
| 15 | United States Dillon Powers | DM | United States Colorado Rapids | Player Exchange for Luis Gil and Targeted Allocation Money | August 10, 2017 | [14] |
Loans in
[edit ]| No. | Name | Pos. | Loaned from | Notes | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2017 | Senegal Moussa Sane | ST | Senegal AS Dakar Sacre Soeur | Assignment to Orlando City B; Loan expired | ||
| April 6, 2017 | United States Luis Gil | AM | Mexico Querétaro FC | On Loan | ||
| April 14, 2017 | Brazil Léo Pereira | CB | Brazil Clube Atlético Paranaense | Season-long Loan |
Transfers out
[edit ]| No. | Name | Pos. | Transferred to | Fee/notes | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | England Luke Boden | LB | United States Tampa Bay Rowdies | Option declined | November 23, 2016 | [14] |
| 2 | United States Tyler Turner | RB | United States LA Galaxy II | Option declined | November 23, 2016 | [14] |
| 15 | Brazil Pedro Ribeiro | CM | United States Harrisburg City Islanders | Option declined | November 23, 2016 | [14] |
| 19 | Brazil Júlio Baptista | CF | Romania CFR Cluj | Option declined | November 23, 2016 | [14] |
| 8 | England Harrison Heath | CM | United States Atlanta United FC | Traded for 4th-round selection in 2019 MLS SuperDraft | December 16, 2016 | [14] |
| 45 | United States Mikey Ambrose | LB | United States Atlanta United FC | Selected No. 7 overall in 2016 Expansion Draft | December 13, 2016 | [14] |
| 18 | Trinidad and Tobago Kevin Molino | RW | United States Minnesota United FC | Exchange for General Allocation Money | January 26, 2017 | [14] |
| United States Patrick McLain | GK | United States Minnesota United FC | Exchange for Targeted Allocation Money | January 26, 2017 | [14] | |
| 20 | United States Brek Shea | LW | Canada Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Player Exchange | February 25, 2017 | [14] |
| 30 | England Danny Deakin | CF | United States Orlando City B | Waived off of Roster; option to sign with OCB | April 14, 2017 | [14] |
| 32 | Argentina Matías Pérez García | AM | Argentina Tigre | Waived off of Roster; International Roster Slot Open | June 28, 2017 | [14] |
| 17 | United States Luis Gil | AM | United States Colorado Rapids | Player Exchange with Targeted Allocation Money | August 10, 2017 | [14] |
Loans out
[edit ]Because of the inclusion of Orlando City B to the new stadium for home games, player movement between the two squads became possible for both teams. Some members who had MLS contracts had the "Right of Recall" option, applicable at any time to the first-team roster.
| No. | Name | Pos. | Loaned to | Notes | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2017 | Honduras Devron García | DM | Honduras Real C.D. España | Season Long Loan, expired 11/8/17 | [17] | |
| March 24, 2017 | United States Earl Edwards Jr. | GK | United States Orlando City B | [18] | ||
| Canada Richie Laryea | AM | [18] | ||||
| United States Conor Donovan | CB | Expired 11/8/17 | [18] | |||
| United States Kevin Alston | RB | Expired 11/8/17 | [18] | |||
| United States Pierre da Silva | LW | [18] | ||||
| United States Tommy Redding | CB | [18] | ||||
| Brazil PC | LB | [18] | ||||
| Guinea Hadji Barry | CF | Expired 11/8/17 | [18] | |||
| April 7, 2017 | Senegal Moussa Sane | ST | Transfer Process Completed | |||
| April 26, 2017 | Portugal Rafael Ramos | RB | [19] | |||
| Puerto Rico Josh Saunders | GK | Expired 11/8/17 | ||||
| England Seb Hines | CB | Expired 11/8/17 |
Notable events
[edit ]Orlando Health was the jersey sponsor for the seventh consecutive season. New primary home kits were unveiled at the Fan Forum on Friday, February 17.[20]
On April 22, it was announced that Orlando City, alongside 3 other MLS clubs, would wear a special kit in commemoration of the Earth Day. The kit, made entirely with recycled plastic from the Maldives at the Indian Ocean, was made by Adidas in conjunction with the Parley for the Oceans foundation, in order to address marine plastic pollution in the world. Orlando used this kit in an away game against New York City FC on April 23.[21]
On May 8, the USSF announced that Orlando City Stadium would join other MLS clubs in hosting FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for the 2018 tournament. The venue hosted the October 8 home match between the United States against Panama. It was the first national team fixture in Orlando since a friendly against Sweden in 1998.[22]
The fourth round draw of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, announced on May 18, had the Lions hosting the winner of Miami FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Orlando City Stadium the second week of June (see above).[23]
Starting Goalkeeper Joe Bendik posted back-to-back years of 100+ saves before the team's largest win of the season, a 6–1 victory over the New England Revolution on September 27 at Orlando City Stadium.
With the New York Red Bulls win on October 7, the Lions were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs for the 3rd straight year.
Captain and first Designated Player Kaká declined a one-year extension on his contract in October 2017. He played his final match, assisting on Dom Dwyer's goal, and was subbed off in the 65th minute of a friendly fundraiser against the Puerto Rico national team on November 4.
On November 7, Orlando City Stadium was among 5 venues announced to host matches for the 2018 Florida Cup. It hosted the tournament's opening games on January 10–11, 2018.[24]
References
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- ^ Romero, Iliana Limón. "Orlando City unveils seats honoring 49 Pulse nightclub shooting victims". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ^ Oshan, Jeremiah (June 30, 2014). "Kaka signs with MLS club Orlando City". sbnation.com. SB Nation . Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ^ "Coaching Staff". Orlando City Soccer Club. Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
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- ^ "Board of Directors". Orlando City Soccer Club. Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
- ^ Orlando Sentinel (April 23, 2015). "Orlando City soccer chief operating officer Brett Lashbrook resigns – Orlando Sentinel". OrlandoSentinel.com. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ^ 2016 Orlando city SC season/Results
- ^ Orlandosentinel.com/sports/Lions opener is a sellout
- ^ "Atlanta's MLS-record crowd registers as 4th largest attendance in the world | MLSsoccer.com".
- ^ "Orlando City Match vs. New England Rescheduled Due to Weather". orlandocitysc.com. March 10, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- ^ "FC Dallas fined for roster violation". mlssoccer.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "2017 MLS Transactions | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on December 12, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ^ "Lions, Da Silva reach MLS agreement – Orlando Sentinel". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ^ "Orlando City Signs USMNT Defender Jonathan Spector" . Retrieved February 7, 2017.
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- ^ OCB Returns Home to Face Saint Louis FC
- ^ orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/02/17/orlando-city-cominghome-new-kits
- ^ "MLS, adidas join forces with Parley for the Ocean for eco-friendly kits". MLS Soccer. April 22, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ OrlandoSentinel.com/sports/Orlando-set-to-host-qualifier
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- ^ DelGallo, Alicia. "Florida Cup to hold matches at Orlando City Stadium, use official World Cup ball". orlandosentinel.com.
