Mike Gramajo
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Orlando, FL, United States
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After semi win, Atlanta United & Frank de Boer eager for Open Cup final
ORLANDO, Fla. — Frank de Boer knows what it means to lead Atlanta United to their first ever trip to the U.S. Open Cup final in his first year as head coach. And after his side defeated Orlando City 2-0 on Tuesday night at Exploria Stadium, he was already hungry for his side to take one last step → Read More
Fastest man in MLS? Pacey fullback Ruan off to solid start at Orlando City
SANFORD, Fla. – Ruan Teixeira knew early on he possessed a rare gift. He was 6 years old, playing soccer in the streets of Rio de Janeiro, when his speed first stood out. From that point on, Orlando City SC’s right back used it to his advantage. “Once I knew what I had, I saw my speed and pace → Read More
Orlando super-sub Chris Mueller tries to stay positive despite not starting
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City SC claimed their first three points of 2019 at home Saturday night during a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rapids, but it was Chris Mueller’s second-half appearance that received the most praise. Mueller, who entered the game in the 80th minute, didn’t waste time in → Read More
Nani supplying assists, but Orlando City think best is yet to come
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s going to take some time to get the most out of Orlando City Designated Player Nani, Dom Dwyer told reporters following Sunday’s 2-1 loss at home to D.C. United. The Portuguese winger has featured in all of Orlando’s first five games of the season, starting in four. Out → Read More
Gregg Berhalter breaks down USA's performance in win against Ecuador
ORLANDO, Fla. – Following the US national team’s narrow 1-0 victory over Ecuador Thursday night at Orlando City Stadium, head coach Gregg Berhalter called his squad’s performance a good starting point. A Gyasi Zardes 81st-minute goal decided the game, but for Berhalter – in his third game in → Read More
Tyler Adams explains his approach to "tricky" new fullback role with US
CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla. – Tyler Adams admits he’s a true No. 6 midfielder by trade, who trains and plays just like one. In this week’s US men’s national team training camp ahead of Thursday’s match against Ecuador at Orlando City Stadium, however, the New York Red Bulls Homegrown product has → Read More
Jordan Morris: Dream of US return pushed me through ACL adversity of 2018
CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla. – It took Jordan Morris almost 18 months to return to the US men’s national team picture, perhaps the hardest year and a half of his life. Morris, 24, suffered a torn ACL last year with the Seattle Sounders during a Concacaf Champions League match in El Salvador against Santa → Read More
For Nani, Orlando City SC made their offer at the perfect time
ORLANDO, Fla. — There was a time not so long ago when Nani had offers from other MLS clubs. But for the Portuguese international, Orlando City SC had the best timing to lure him from Europe. “I had in the last couple years some teams, some people who approached me to try to bring me to MLS, → Read More
Ready for starring role at NYCFC, Maxi Moralez brushes off MVP talk
ORLANDO, Fla. – Entering his third season with New York City FC, Maxi Moralez is heading into what could be his most influential season with the club. After posting a team-high 16 assists and recording eight goals with NYCFC, the Argentine Designated Player isn’t fazed by early talks about being → Read More
Orlando City say showdown vs. fellow strugglers Toronto FC a "must-win"
SANFORD, Fla. – James O’Connor isn’t concerned about Toronto FC’s own struggles this season. As obvious as that sounds, the new Orlando City boss said he’s more interested in turning around the club’s current misfortunes when both sides meet at Orlando City Stadium on Saturday (8 pm ET | → Read More
New Orlando City manager O'Connor finds best opportunity where it started
ORLANDO, Fla. – James O’Connor could have gone anywhere in Major League Soccer, but he decided to come back to where it all started when he arrived in the United States in 2012. The former Louisville City FC boss, who was introduced as Orlando City’s newest head coach during a press conference → Read More
RJ Allen looking forward to "emotional" return to NYCFC with Orlando City
SANFORD, Fla. – On the heels of a three-game losing streak, Orlando City face another big test this weekend when they visit New York City FC on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. But for defender RJ Allen, going back to New York – right next to where he was born and raised in New Jersey and where he → Read More
After tough start, Josue Colman gradually finding his place at Orlando City
SANFORD, Fla. – Josue Colman has not had the easiest transition to MLS, though he appears to have turned a corner. The challenges of adapting to a new country, culture and club impact everyone differently. And while navigating those factors, Orlando City’s young Designated Player has had a → Read More
Orlando City SC's Oriol Rosell credits rapidly growing MLS for return
SANFORD, Fla. – A lot has happened in Major League Soccer since Oriol Rosell went on a European adventure after playing with Sporting Kansas City from 2012-2014. Toronto FC went on a meteoric run to claim a first MLS Cup title, Atlanta United and LAFC weren’t even in the picture – even his → Read More
Atlanta United raise the bar by matching 2017 road wins mark in 5 games
ORLANDO, Fla. – At the end of the 2017 campaign, Atlanta United finished their impressive expansion season in MLS with four wins on the road. At the end of Sunday night’s 2-1 victory at Orlando City, Tata Martino’s men equaled that tally 11 games into the 2018 regular season, a feat the head → Read More
Orlando City SC coach Jason Kreis: Atlanta is "most severe test to date"
SANFORD, Fla. – Two of the hottest teams in the league will meet when Orlando City SC hosts Atlanta United Sunday (6 pm ET | FS1 - Full TV & streaming info) at Orlando City Stadium. But for Lions coach Jason Kreis, the matchup not only presents challenges, but its a true measurement on where his → Read More
Dom Dwyer lets MLS know: Don't ever count out Orlando City
ORLANDO, Fla. – After Dom Dwyer’s 87th-minute goal secured Orlando City SC their second win of the season, the forward had one message to the rest of the league. Don’t ever count out the Lions. “We’re not going to give up, that never say die attitude,” said Dwyer shortly after the game. → Read More
Orlando City SC honors Stoneman Douglas students, late capo Miguel Vasquez
ORLANDO, Fla.—Emotions ran high on Saturday after Orlando City SC’s 4-3 victory over the New York Red Bulls at Orlando City Stadium. For Orlando fans, it was a game in remembrance of longtime supporter and Iron Lion Firm capo Miguel Vasquez, who recently passed away. And for the larger community, it provided an opportunity to publicly acknowledge and support those affected by the mass shooting… → Read More
Dom Dwyer returns with a brace, and Orlando City SC come away victorious
ORLANDO, Fla.—A two-goal performance from Dom Dwyer may have helped spearhead Orlando City SC to only their first win of the season, but the Englishmen believes this will be a turning point for the Lions. “Yeah, it was vital,” Dwyer said. “You always want to get your first one of the season, → Read More
Sacha Kljestan on facing Red Bulls: "I want to win this game very badly"
ORLANDO — Orlando City SC may be winless to start the 2018 Major League Soccer season, but Sacha Kljestan is looking toward steering the Lions to their first victory of the year even if that comes at the expense of beating his former club when the New York Red Bulls visit Orlando City Stadium on → Read More