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John Rawlins

John Rawlins

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John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 2d

MLS Playoff Preview on Golz TV. 📺

Jose, Jon and I predict the entire MLS playoff bracket. 👀

youtu.be/i1qz5pO2Qdc?...

We Predicted the WINNER of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs!

It’s that time of year again — MLS Cup Playoffs are HERE and the crew is bringing the heat. 😤⚽️ We’ve got wild Play-In reactions, bold bracket picks, and plenty of chaos as we predict which clubs…

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 2d

I agree with that. We gotta move on. He's on too much to be a bench player. And shouldn't start anymore.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 2d

I think your analysis was spot on. I believe it's time for Oscar to go. Rebuild under a new coach.

But I disagree about our DMs.

Cesar has had 1 foot out the door all season. He refuses to sign a new deal.

Atuesta started out great but his defense has always been questionable for a DM, imo.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 2d

Marta 🐐 (THE GOAT) is in Football Manager 2026!
#orlandopride #NWSL #Marta #FM26 #woso

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 3d

Can we please stop comparing spending of the Vikings and Orlando City. 👇🏽

NFL Average Salary:
$1.9 - $2.7 million

MLS Average Salary:
$117,000 - $631,000

Literally, not in the same league.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 3d

Orlando Pride finished 7th in 2023, narrowly missing out on the playoffs.

The following season, the Wilfs invested heavily in the club making major changes to the squad and staff, resulting in a shield and cup win!

Let's see how the Wilfs handle Orlando City finishing 9th! 👀

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 3d

The Wilf ownership group has never really been forced into making any "tough decisions" for Orlando City.

They were happy to see what their current team could produce. And didn't see the need to make major changes.

Now, let's see how they react to their first real regression...

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 3d

👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

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Oscar Pareja’s Postgame Pain: Orlando City Eliminated 3-1 by Chicago Fire 🔥

Heartbreak in the Windy City: Watch Orlando City SC head coach Oscar Pareja face the media after a shocking 3-1 Wild Card playoff loss to Chicago Fire, marking the Lions’ first postseason exit under…

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 3d

He's had plenty of time. MLS coaches get a longer leash than most.

Yes, its not all on him. But also this team needs a new identity, not just some new signings imo.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

I heard Oscar Pareja say live, (back in Jan 2023), that he would leave Orlando City when he felt he could progress the club no further.

When he had exhausted all he could do for this club.

Today, we reached that point. It's time for Oscar to move on.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

Oscar Pareja is asking to be fired with this end to the season.

Players have to take some blame, but ultimately, it's on the coach.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

Orlando City you're a complete embarrassment this game.

Why even bother going to Chicago.

YOU HAVE LITERALLY DONE NOTHING, ALL GAME. 😡

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

Orlando City never went to Chicago.

They've been on the beach for the past few months. ⛱️

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

Seriously 👇🏽

What a pathetic showing of a first half from Orlando City.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

🫣🫣🫣

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

Orlando City's first half XG is 0.02. 🥱😴

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

Orlando City lineup:
Pedro Gallese
Alex Freeman
Rodrigo Schlegel
Robin Jansson (c)
David Brekalo
Marco Pašalic
César Araújo
Eduard Atuesta
Iván Angulo
Martín Ojeda
Duncan McGuire

Subs:
Otero
Guske
Marín
Muriel
Rodríguez
Smith
Spicer
Taifi
Thórhallsson

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

Eastern Play-In Game Preview, with the Golz TV boys! 👇🏽

youtu.be/a9aRnivT0cQ?...

Chicago Fire vs Orlando City: Our Combined XI for the MLS Eastern Conference Play-In

It’s win or go home time in the East. The crew sat down to build our Combined XI ahead of the Chicago Fire vs Orlando City Play-In — and let’s just say, things got a little heated. 😤 We’re breaking…

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 4d

Orlando City's PLAY-IN game vs. Chicago Fire tonight!

Who's available? 👇🏽

OUT: Gustavo Caraballo (I.D.)
OUT: Wilder Cartagena (SEI)
OUT: Joran Gerbet (knee)
OUT: Shak Mohammed (thigh)
OUT: Tahir Reid-Brown (thigh)
OUT: Yutaro Tsukada (SEI)

QUESTIONABLE: Robin Jansson (knee) 🙏

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 7d

Huge wildcard game on Wednesday!

Orlando City will need to show positive progress against Chicago Fire after only getting a draw and a loss in their regular season match-ups.

If they win, then they will need to repeat that trend against shield winners Philadelphia Union.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 8d

Orlando City started the season with a 4-2 loss to Phili.

And, ended the season with a 4-2 loss to Toronto.

Symmetry 👍🏽

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 8d

Orlando City fail to qualify for the 2025 Eastern playoffs.

Compared to the top 4 finishes of fhe past few seasons, 9th, is a MASSIVE STEP BACKWARDS.

The fans, owners, staff, etc, EVERYONE, has to be extremely disappointed with the club's regression this season.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 8d

Ignore my previous posts.

WE BACK IN 9TH! 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼😡

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 8d

Ok, I spoke too soon.

Ww ended in 8th place, no thanks to our performance but the Revs.

But still, same thing.

John Rawlins @jrorlando.bsky.social · 8d

9TH PLACE! 😡

Horrible end to the regular season for Orlando City.

Expectations for the playoffs are at an all-time low for this year. 👎🏼

If we even get there...