Orlando City kicks off the 2013 preseason on Saturday, February 9, against MLS’ Philadelphia Union at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the 2013 Disney Pro Soccer Classic. The Lions are preparing to go in expecting a trophy, with Head Coach Adrian Heath quoted as saying “Our boys have been training hard and we go in the tournament expecting results.”

Let’s get right to it and go by the numbers…

3- The match between Orlando and Philadelphia marks the third time Orlando plays Philadelphia in preseason exhibitions. Union and Lions have met twice previously, with Orlando yet to fall to the MLS side. The first match against Philadelphia was Orlando’s first-ever back in February of 2011, winning that matchup 1-0. City overcame an early deficit in the second meeting a year later, with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.

1-0-1- Orlando is 1-0-1 (W-L-D) all time against the Union. The first match against Philadelphia was Orlando’s first-ever back in February of 2011, winning that matchup 1-0. City overcame an early deficit in the second meeting a year later, with the game ending in a 1-1 draw.

56- Feb 9 marks 56 days till Orlando City’s first game of the season. That gives the team just under 2 months to be prepared for its first game, which is away against new USL side Phoenix FC Wolves.

4- The total amount of matches Orlando will play during the Pro Soccer Classic tournament. The first three are against Philadelphia, Toronto FC on the 13th and Columbus Crew on the 16th. Depending on the Lions placement within their group, they could face their equivalent in the group of D.C. United, Montreal Impact, Tampa Bay Rowdies or Sporting KC.

Players Available

1-Miguel Gallardo- GK
2-Jerome Mechack- D
3-Jonathan Mendoza- M*
4-Ian Fuller- M
5-Kieron Bernard- D
6-Anthony Pulis- M
7-Bryan Burke-D
8-Erik Ustruck-D
10-Adama Mbengue- M
11-Kenold Versailles -M*
12-Keammar Daley-M*
13-Justin Clark- D
14-Luke Boden- D
15-Dennis Chin-F
16-Freddie Braun-M*
17-James O’Connor-M
19-Oumar Diakhite-D*
20-Richard Greer-M*
21-A- Cody Mizell-GK*
21-B- Bosco-GK*
22-Rob Valentino-D
23- Long Tan- F
77-Jamie Watson

*Designates trialist/free agents

Injury Report: No players reported with injury

Game-Day Information:

Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (700 S Victory Way,
Kissimmee, Fla., 34747)

Food and Beverage: Food and drink available for purchase inside the complex

Merchandise: The Orlando City merchandise truck will be inside the WWOS facility, with new 2013 merchandise available for purchase.

Parking: Parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is free.
If the lot is filled to capacity on the day of the game, visitors will be shown to alternate parking locations. Address: 700 S Victory Way,
Kisimmee, Fl 34747.