Official: [2012 Preseason Matchday 3] Union @ Orlando City - February 18, 2012 p/d/p [R]

I wonder what kind of turnout they get for this game.... first game for Orlando City since winning USL right?

 

Of course we lost last year. Check out the photo from the game in the link. Apparently, once Valdes got the red, we put in a bunch of nine year olds.

 

Yeah, Pfeffer and McLaughlin grew up pretty quick in a year

 

Orlando City has such a badass logo. I see them as a legitimate future MLS franchise. They just seem to have their shite together down there.

*Really looking forward to reading the 1 tweet about this game!*

 

I could see that. Orlando as MLS21, maybe the same year as a Carolina or Atlanta team as 22?

 

Orlando is no joke. 2011 was the first year they existed, and they won the league championship as well as having the best record. I realize that a lot of those guys were brought over from the Aztex, but that's still ridiculous. Adrian Heath is badass.

 

And Le Toux was a former USL MVP, no?

 

http://www.orlandocitysoccer.com/news/index.html?article_id=706

Orlando City's PR department is not afraid to publish its projected starting line-up:


Match Facts:
Date: Feb. 18, 2012
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Location: Florida Citrus Bowl

Expected Orlando City Line-Up (unofficial):
GK: Miguel Gallardo
DEF: Jerome Mechack, Rob Valentino, Logan Emory (trialist), Luke Boden
MID: Kevin Molino, James O’Connor, Anthony Pulis, John Rooney, Charlie Campbell
FWD: Dennis Chin

Subs will not be listed as the entire roster is available under friendly match rules.

 

I believe that's Charlie Campbell from Louisville's College Cup Final squad in 2010.
Rob Valentino was a former MLS GA signing oddly enough.
John Rooney? Who's that bloke?

 

Tsk, small time move. Don't they know absolute secrecy is essential to keep an advantage over your rivals? They'll never be MLS caliber, clearly

 

So nervous for this match.

 

Here is are a couple of local tv promos for the game.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com//dpp/good_day/021312-orlando-city-soccer

They're a little silly but fun.

 

I can see us winning this match 3-1. Goals from Mwanga, McInerney, and Martínez

 

Orlando has a very cool crest.

 

Are Okugo, Adu and McInerney called away for this game?

 

Starting XI: MacMath, Williams, Valdes, Califf, Lopez, Adu, Gomez, Carroll, McInerney, Martinez, Mwanga. 4-3-3 perhaps? Looks like a winning line-up.

 

When it rains it pours! Starting XI and a live chat...woo hoo!