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
← 2011 2013 →

The 2012 Orlando City Soccer Club season will be 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

Further information: 2012 USL Pro season

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

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
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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GroundAHAHHAAHHAHHHAAAAHAHHAAH
Result W W W D W W W D W L W W W D D W W W W D W W W D

Last updated: July 14, 2012.
Source: Match reports
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.

Results

Standings

Pos
 Team
 GP
 W
 T
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
 Pts
Qualification
1 Orlando City (CC) 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]
(CC) = Commissioner's Cup (best regular season record); (A) = Advances to USL Pro Playoffs; (D) = Divisional winners.
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified for the USL Pro Playoffs, but not yet to the particular phase indicated; (E) = Eliminated from playoff-contention.

USL Pro Playoffs

U.S. Open Cup

Further information: 2012 Lamar Hunt 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 Gallardo, MiguelMiguel Gallardo      Mexico
2 Defender Jérôme, MechackMechack Jérôme      Haiti
3 Midfielder Mbengue, AdamaAdama Mbengue      Senegal
4 Midfielder Fuller, IanIan Fuller (captain)     United States
5 Defender Bernard, KieronKieron Bernard      Jamaica
6 Midfielder Pulis, AnthonyAnthony Pulis      Wales
7 Midfielder Sowers, NickNick Sowers      United States
8 Defender Ustruck, ErikErik Ustruck      United States
9 Midfielder López, RodrigoRodrigo López      United States
10 Midfielder Rooney, JohnJohn Rooney      England
11 Forward Griffin, MaxwellMaxwell Griffin      United States
12 Forward Luzunaris, MattMatt Luzunaris      United States
13 Defender Clark, JustinJustin Clark      United States
14 Midfielder Boden, LukeLuke Boden      England
15 Forward Chin, DennisDennis Chin      United States
16 Defender Allen, WesWes Allen      United States
17 Midfielder O'Connor, JamesJames O'Connor      Ireland
18 Midfielder Molino, KevinKevin Molino      Trinidad and Tobago
20 Defender Davies, KyleKyle Davies      United States
21 Goalkeeper Kelley, SeanSean Kelley      United States
22 Defender Valentino, RobRob Valentino      United States
23 Midfielder Campbell, CharlieCharlie Campbell      United States
77 Forward Watson, JamieJamie Watson      United States

Squad information

No. Nat. Player Birthday Previous club 2012 USL Pro appearances 2012 USL Pro goals
Goalkeepers
1MexicoMiguel GallardoOctober 24, 1984United States Austin Lightning* 21 0
21United StatesSean KelleyApril 18, 1988United States Northern Virginia Royals* 4 0
Defenders
2HaitiMechack JérômeApril 21, 1990Portugal S.C. Mirandela* 20 1
5JamaicaKieron BernardAugust 2, 1985United States Austin Aztex U23* 15 2
8United StatesErik UstruckJanuary 4, 1985United States FC Tampa Bay 18 1
13United StatesJustin ClarkOctober 17, 1988United States Rollins College 5 0
16United StatesWes AllenSeptember 17, 1986United States Austin Aztex U23* 8 2
20United StatesKyle DaviesApril 11, 1989Canada Toronto FC 16 0
22United StatesRob ValentinoDecember 21, 1985United States FC Tampa Bay 15 2
Midfielders
3SenegalAdama MbengueDecember 1, 1993 United States Orlando City U-23 11 0
4United StatesIan FullerAugust 31, 1979United States Charleston Battery* 22 3
6WalesAnthony PulisJuly 21, 1984England Aldershot Town F.C. 15 2
7United StatesNick SowersJanuary 12, 1989United States Rollins College 0 0
9United StatesRodrigo LópezMay 10, 1987United States Ventura County Fusion 8 1
10EnglandJohn RooneyDecember 17, 1990United States New York Red Bulls 9 2
14EnglandLuke BodenNovember 26, 1988England Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 21 0
17Republic of IrelandJames O'ConnorSeptember 1, 1979England Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 21 0
18Trinidad and TobagoKevin MolinoJune 17, 1990Trinidad and Tobago Ma Pau SC 23 2
23United StatesCharlie CampbellJanuary 5, 1988United States Louisville Cardinals 19 1
Strikers
11United StatesMaxwell GriffinSeptember 17, 1987United States Los Angeles Legends* 8 1
12United StatesMatt LuzunarisMarch 6, 1989United States San Jose Earthquakes 18 9
15United StatesDennis ChinJune 4, 1987United States Central Florida Kraze 24 11
77United StatesJamie WatsonApril 10, 1986United States Wilmington Hammerheads* 23 5

* = 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 (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. ↑ 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. ↑ Max Griffin loaned to LA Blues in exchange for George Davis IV
  26. ↑ http://www.insidemnsoccer.com/2012/09/04/jamie-watson-loaned-to-minnesota-stars-for-remainder-of-season/
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