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Lions Clinch Regular Season Title with Draw against Wilmington on Wednesday

September 2, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orlando City SC News Release


ORLANDO - September 2, 2014 - Orlando City SC (18-4-4, 58 points) can clinch its third Regular Season Championship with a draw against the Wilmington Hammerheads (8-7-10, 34 points) on Wednesday night, as the Lions seek revenge at Legion Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

The match will be live-streamed via www.YouTube.com/WilmHammerheadsFC.

Orlando City heads into Wednesday's game coming off a resounding 7-0 victory over the Dayton Dutch Lions at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Kevin Molino and Giuseppe Gentile propelled the Lions to a comfortable 3-0 advantage at halftime, leading to City scoring four additional goals prior to the 70th minute.

The win over Dayton moved City six points clear of second-place Sacramento Republic FC, resulting in the Lions only needing one point to clinch its third Commissioner's Cup in four years. With momentum in their favor after the win against Dayton, the upcoming rematch provides the Lions with a significant opportunity to wrap up the race to the Championship prior to its final regular season game.

Head Coach Adrian Heath will be without the services of Luke Boden, Corey Hertzog, Anthony Pulis and Tyler Turner who are recovering from injuries. Midfielder Darwin Ceron and Defender Bitielo Jean-Jacques are also unavailable for selection due to national team call-ups, while center-back Brad Rusin's status is listed as questionable.

Holding a 3-3-7 home record, Wilmington are coming off a 0-0 tie against Sacramento Republic at Legion Stadium. Striker Samuel Ochoa leads the Hammerheads this season with five goals and five assists in 22 matches played.

For more information on Orlando City SC, 2015 MLS Season Tickets or tickets to the Club's remaining USL PRO home games, including the Lions' first playoff game on Sept. 13, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com or call 855-ORL-CITY. Also, follow the latest Orlando City news and updates via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.



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