2012 Orlando City SC season

Orlando City
2012 season
Owners England John Bonner
England Phil Rawlins
Manager England Adrian Heath
Stadium Citrus Bowl
USL Pro 1st
USL Pro Playoffs Semi-Final
U.S. Open Cup Third Round
WDW Pro Soccer Classic Group Stage
Top goalscorer League:
Chin (11)
All:
Chin (12)
Highest home attendance 8,932 vs Dayton (August 17)
Lowest home attendance 3,506 vs Harrisburg (June 22)
Average home league attendance 6,606 (league)
6,904 (all CB matches)
Home colors
Away colors

The 2012 Orlando City Soccer Club season was the club's second season of existence. It is City's second consecutive year in the third tier of American soccer, playing in the USL Professional Division for their second season. In the 2011 season, Orlando City won the regular season and the playoffs. As of the 1 March 2012, there are approximately 3,500 season ticket holders for the 2012 season.[1] They ended the season with winning the league title for the second consecutive year, but they lost in the Playoffs to the Wilmington Hammerheads in the Semi-final 3–4.

Background

In October 2010, the Orlando Pro Soccer USL rights were purchased by Phil Rawlins, who moved the Austin Aztex organization to Orlando, and the team was announced on October 25, 2010. Rawlins has stated that he intends to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to Orlando "within 3–5 years". Rawlins was able to bring international matches to the city in 2011 when Orlando played English Premier League sides Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United. Rawlins is President and majority owner and Adrian Heath is the manager.

Competitions

Friendlies

Orlando City originally agreed to play Nottingham Forest F.C. on July 21, 2012. However, this match was canceled when Forest sacked their manager, Steve Cotterill. The team also canceled a friendly with Charleston Battery, forgoing their American tour altogether.

WDW Pro Soccer Classic

USL Pro

All times from this point on Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-04:00)

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
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24 17 6 1 50 18  +32 57 8 4 0 27 8  +19 9 2 1 23 10  +13

Last updated: July 27, 2012.
Source: Match reports

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ResultWWWDWWWDWLWWWDDWWWWDWWWD

Updated to match(es) played on July 14, 2012. Source: Match reports
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results

Standings

Pos Team Pld W T L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Orlando City SC (C) 24 17 6 1 50 18 +32 57 Commissioner's Cup, Playoffs 1st round bye
2 Rochester Rhinos (A) 24 12 5 7 27 23 +4 41 Playoffs 1st round bye
3 Charleston Battery (A) 24 12 2 10 36 26 +10 38 Playoffs
4 Richmond Kickers (A) 24 11 5 8 31 27 +4 38
5 Wilmington Hammerheads (A) 24 10 7 7 34 32 +2 37
6 Harrisburg City Islanders (A) 24 10 7 7 34 29 +5 37
7 Charlotte Eagles 24 11 3 10 34 26 +8 36
8 Los Angeles Blues 24 9 3 12 26 29 −3 30
9 Dayton Dutch Lions 24 4 10 10 20 29 −9 22
10 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 24 4 5 15 20 39 −19 17
11 Antigua Barracuda 24 5 1 18 16 50 −34 16
Source: USL Pro official standings
Rules for classification: Points, then tiebreak: 1) Head-to-head record based on total points in League games, 2) Total wins in League games, 3) Goal difference in League games, 4) Goals scored in League games, etc.[3]
(A) Advances to USL Pro Playoffs; (C) Commissioner's Cup (best regular season record).

USL Pro Playoffs

U.S. Open Cup

As part of the new format for the U.S. Open Cup in 2012, Orlando City entered with the other U.S.-based teams from USL Pro and the NASL in the second round. The first two rounds were drawn on May 1, 2012, and the third round was drawn on May 16, 2012.

Club

Roster

No. Position Player Nation
1 Goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo  Mexico
2 Defender Mechack Jérôme  Haiti
3 Midfielder Adama Mbengue  Senegal
4 Midfielder Ian Fuller (captain)  United States
5 Defender Kieron Bernard  Jamaica
6 Midfielder Anthony Pulis  Wales
7 Midfielder Nick Sowers  United States
8 Defender Erik Ustruck  United States
9 Midfielder Rodrigo López  United States
10 Midfielder John Rooney  England
11 Forward Maxwell Griffin  United States
12 Forward Matt Luzunaris  United States
13 Defender Justin Clark  United States
14 Midfielder Luke Boden  England
15 Forward Dennis Chin  United States
16 Defender Wes Allen  United States
17 Midfielder James O'Connor  Ireland
18 Midfielder Kevin Molino  Trinidad and Tobago
20 Defender Kyle Davies  United States
21 Goalkeeper Sean Kelley  United States
22 Defender Rob Valentino  United States
23 Midfielder Charlie Campbell  United States
25 Defender George Davis IV  United States
77 Forward Jamie Watson  United States

Squad information

No.Nat.PlayerBirthdayPrevious club2012 USL Pro appearances2012 USL Pro goals
Goalkeepers
1MexicoMiguel GallardoOctober 24, 1984United States Austin Lightning*210
21United StatesSean KelleyApril 18, 1988United States Northern Virginia Royals*40
Defenders
2HaitiMechack JérômeApril 21, 1990Portugal S.C. Mirandela*201
5JamaicaKieron BernardAugust 2, 1985United States Austin Aztex U23*152
8United StatesErik UstruckJanuary 4, 1985United States FC Tampa Bay181
13United StatesJustin ClarkOctober 17, 1988United States Rollins College50
16United StatesWes AllenSeptember 17, 1986United States Austin Aztex U23*82
20United StatesKyle DaviesApril 11, 1989Canada Toronto FC160
22United StatesRob ValentinoDecember 21, 1985United States FC Tampa Bay152
Midfielders
3SenegalAdama MbengueDecember 1, 1993United States Orlando City U-23110
4United StatesIan FullerAugust 31, 1979United States Charleston Battery*223
6WalesAnthony PulisJuly 21, 1984England Aldershot Town F.C.152
7United StatesNick SowersJanuary 12, 1989United States Rollins College00
9United StatesRodrigo LópezMay 10, 1987United States Ventura County Fusion81
10EnglandJohn RooneyDecember 17, 1990United States New York Red Bulls92
14EnglandLuke BodenNovember 26, 1988England Sheffield Wednesday F.C.210
17Republic of IrelandJames O'ConnorSeptember 1, 1979England Sheffield Wednesday F.C.210
18Trinidad and TobagoKevin MolinoJune 17, 1990Trinidad and Tobago Ma Pau SC232
23United StatesCharlie CampbellJanuary 5, 1988United States Louisville Cardinals191
Strikers
11United StatesMaxwell GriffinSeptember 17, 1987United States Los Angeles Legends*81
12United StatesMatt LuzunarisMarch 6, 1989United States San Jose Earthquakes189
15United StatesDennis ChinJune 4, 1987United States Central Florida Kraze2411
77United StatesJamie WatsonApril 10, 1986United States Wilmington Hammerheads*235

* = Denotes players who were retained after the move of the Austin Aztex FC organization to form Orlando City S.C.

Transfers

In

Out

Loan In

Loan Out

See also

References

  1. ↑ Orlando City put MLS ambitions on show for Commissioner (1 March 2012). MLSsoccer.com.
  2. ↑ Frings' goal gives Toronto FC 2–2 tie with Orlando City at Disney Classic (25 February 2012). Winnipeg Free Press.
  3. ↑ See Rule 2.11 League Regulations
  4. ↑ Orlando City signs midfielder John Rooney, younger brother of English standout Wayne Rooney (26 January 2012). Associated Press via the Washington Post.
  5. ↑ Orlando City signs Rollins alum Justin Clark (4 April 2012). Press release.
  6. ↑ Orlando City signs former US Youth National Team Captain Kyle Davies (5 April 2012). Press release.
  7. ↑ USL Pro Champion Orlando City opens title defense on Saturday (6 April 2012). Central Florida News 13.
  8. ↑ Orlando City signs Longwood native Nick Sowers (20 April 2012).
  9. ↑ Orlando City promotes U23s star Adama Mbengue to pro roster (21 June 2012).
  10. ↑ Orlando City Signs Rodrigo Lopez from PDL'S Ventura County (5 July 2012).
  11. ↑ Sporting KC signs defender Lawrence Olum (15 September 2011). SportingKC.com.
  12. ↑ Cyber Monday Shopping Spree Archived April 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. (28 November 2011). RhinosSoccer.com.
  13. ↑ RSL complete Alvarez transfer from Orlando City SC (26 January 2012). MLSsoccer.com.
  14. ↑ ‘Warriors’ face U-23s (18 November 2011). Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday.
  15. ↑ Caledonia edge Santa Rosa in FA Trophy (15 February 2012). Trinidad and Tobago's Newsday
  16. 1 2 D.C. United signs midfielder Lewis Neal (14 March 2012). Potomac Soccer Wire.
  17. 1 2 Orlando City Roster
  18. ↑ Lions Add Alexandre On Loan
  19. ↑ Alexandre Returns To Orlando
  20. ↑ Alexandre Joins Lions On Loan
  21. 1 2 Max Griffin loaned to LA Blues in exchange for George Davis IV
  22. ↑ RSL fill one void with Alvarez, still looking to fill more (27 January 2012). MLSsoccer.com.
  23. ↑ We hardly knew you (16 February 2012). Deseret News.
  24. ↑ D.C. United news & notes (6 March 2012). The Washington Post.
  25. ↑ http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2012/09/04/jamie-watson-loaned-to-minnesota-stars-for-remainder-of-season/
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