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Orlando City SC

Eastern ConferenceInter&Co StadiumMLS play began 2015

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League / conferenceEastern Conference
Home areaOrlando
Main venueInter&Co Stadium
Signature achievementU.S. Open Cup champions (2022)

Franchise overview

Orlando City SC joined Major League Soccer in 2015 after the Orlando City name built a strong following in the lower divisions of American soccer. The Lions play in downtown Orlando and compete in the Eastern Conference.

The club’s first major trophy as an MLS side came in 2022, when Orlando City won the U.S. Open Cup. The Lions have also developed a reputation for strong supporter culture and regular playoff contention.

Championships & milestones

  • Joined MLS for the 2015 season.
  • Opened its downtown soccer-specific stadium in 2017.
  • Won the 2022 U.S. Open Cup, the club’s first major trophy in MLS-era competition.
  • Developed one of the league’s most recognizable supporter cultures around its purple identity.

Home venue

Inter&Co Stadium is a soccer-specific venue in downtown Orlando and has been Orlando City’s home since 2017. Its steep stands and supporter section create a compact matchday environment close to the city center.

Florida identity

Orlando City helped establish Central Florida as a serious soccer market before Inter Miami arrived. The club also sits within one of the world’s largest tourism destinations, giving matchdays an unusual mix of local and visiting supporters.

Rivalries & regional matchups

  • Inter Miami CF — the Florida Derby and the most obvious in-state rivalry.
  • Atlanta United — a regional Eastern Conference matchup with strong traveling support.
  • Other Southeast and Eastern Conference clubs add recurring regional importance.

FloridaTeams perspective

Why this team matters in Florida

Orlando City represents a different MLS growth story from Inter Miami: supporter culture and lower-division roots came first, then MLS membership and a downtown soccer-specific stadium.

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Orlando City SC FAQ

What league does the Orlando City SC play in?

This team competes in the MLS and is part of the Eastern Conference.

Where does the Orlando City SC play?

This team plays its home games at Inter&Co Stadium in or near Orlando.

What is a major achievement for the Orlando City SC?

One defining achievement is U.S. Open Cup champions (2022).

Who are the main rivals of the Orlando City SC?

One important rivalry is with the Inter Miami CF.

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