First Game Vs Orlando 3/7 Or 3/8

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

Twitter saying or first game is at Orlando first week of March. Can't wait! Huge game to shut up Mickey.

 

[franchise646]

ORLANDO!!! That's weak, I want us to punch the big kids in the face on opening day

 

[NYCFCFan10]

We want LA, we want LA!

 

[Christian]

I'd be happy to start with a derby but I'm sure they'll build up to that. I'd like to see NYCFC take on New England or LA in the first match. Philly or DC would be good as well.

 

[Kubah]

If the rumors of filling up the 60,000 seats in the Citrus Bowl are accurate, it will be a great environment for opening day. Need to check my vacation schedule...

 

[einwindir]

The OC guys have been frothing at the mouth since it was leaked. I hope we stomp them out. Whether we like it or not a rivalry is growing.

 

[einwindir]

If the rumors of filling up the 60,000 seats in the Citrus Bowl are accurate, it will be a great environment for opening day. Need to check my vacation schedule...

No fucking way they sell 65k tickets. It would be amazing if they did but I can't see it happening.

 

[USAfan6]

Let's kick Orlando' ass!!!!

 

[D_RoyJenkins]

Fuck this shit, the league is trying to push a fake rivalry. I don't want NYCFC to be associated with that club at all

 

[BxLio91]

Fuck this shit, the league is trying to push a fake rivalry. I don't want NYCFC to be associated with that club at all

Start by not showing their fans any attention.

 

[Tom in Fairfield CT]

Is a great first game, let's see who did a better job building a team. I feel sorry for them, seeing as their hopes will be dashed right away. Then we can have our home opener v rbnj and ruin their day.

 

[Tiger Jones]

If it's true I think it's the perfect first game to be honest.

 

[einwindir]

If it's true I think it's the perfect first game to be honest.

Two teams starting from square one. There are no expectations and no excuses. The more I think about it, the more I like it. Plus each team will have a chance to refine their starting eleven from the meeting at CCC15.

 

[MikeDatTiger]

In terms of competitiveness, hard to be unhappy with a team that will be just as inexperienced playing as we are. LA would be fun, but they'd smoke us.

 

[BxLio91]

Their shit talking will make us beating them sweeter.

 

[Fabio]

If it is true, how many could be the NYCFC fans at Orlando ?

 

[USAfan6]

So apparently we play Orlando on 3/8 and our home opener on 3/15. Both games will be nationally televised as well.

NewYorkCityWatch ‏@NYCFCWatch 4h4 hours ago
New York City FC will play Orlando City on 3/8/15 on national TV. The home open will be on national TV as well on 3/15/15.

 

[Vinjay]

That sounds fair that the other expansion team plays their first game at home also taking their pre MLS fixtures into account. Thought someone said it was an asinine policy of the MLS for all new teams to play first game away from their home city. Aren't these fixtures supposed to be somewhat random anyway seems incredibly contrived if this is the case. I couldn't care less who its against. Are we supposed to be more excited that House of Mouse are likely first opponents?

 

[MagnusPax]

In terms of competitiveness, hard to be unhappy with a team that will be just as inexperienced playing as we are. LA would be fun, but they'd smoke us.

It might be a rough go, 2 expansion teams duking it out on astroTurf in Orlando. Hopefully it will be mildly entertaining with a correct outcome. Oh and no one gets hurt!

 

[D_RoyJenkins]

It might be a rough go, 2 expansion teams duking it out on astroTurf in Orlando. Hopefully it will be mildly entertaining with a correct outcome. Oh and no one gets hurt!

Wow, I didn't even realize they're playing on astroturf. Say what you will about Yankee stadium at least its grass.