Orlando City Lions to Host Fluminense FC in International Friendly



With so much focus on Orlando City Lion’s new stadium the actual team has seemingly taken a backseat in the news.  Luckily though that hasn't stopped them from remaining sharp on the field, no matter where that field may be located in a few short years.  Orlando City SoccerClub announced an international friendly in cooperation with Fluminense Football Club, the reigning Brazilian Champions.  The international friendly will take place on Saturday, June 22 at the Lion’s home field which is currently at the Citrus Bowl.

“We are delighted to be hosting the reigning Brazilian Champions, Fluminense,” said Orlando City President Phil Rawlins. “They are one of the very best teams in all of Brazil and have a host of world-class players in their squad. I’m sure it will be a great spectacle for our fans.”

Fluminense FC competes in Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, the top level of Brazilian soccer.  This year they are also one of the sides representing Brazil in the prestigious Libertadores of American Cup.
“We are honored to have been invited to participate in this international friendly match and, most importantly, of the new relationship being built with Orlando City,” said Fluminense's President Peter Siemsen.

This isn’t the first time OCSC has hosted in friendly matches.  In January, 2013 they hosted AS Roma and in years past have hosted Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers, and Stoke City (of which the current OCSC owner is associated with).  Rawlins points that attracting such top-level teams only makes Orlando City Lions all the more attractive to the MLS.

Fans can buy their tickets to the friendly beginning Tuesday, February 26, at 12 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Orlando City 2013 season tickets start at $125. The Lions kick off the regular season at home on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the Florida Citrus Bowl against the Rochester Rhinos. 


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