The Mane Land
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An independent website covering Orlando City, the Orlando Pride, OCB, and all things soccer-related in The City Beautiful. www.themaneland.com
Our Ben Miller (@el-real-bean.bsky.social) writes about the encouraging signs shown (so far) from Orlando City's off-season.
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Encouraging Early Signs in Orlando City’s Off-Season
It's early, but Orlando seems determined to reshape its roster for the better after a disappointing 2025 season.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Our Ben Miller (@el-real-bean.bsky.social) writes about the encouraging signs shown (so far) from Orlando City's off-season.
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Looks like Rafaelle's Challenge Cup goal.
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Looks like Rafaelle's Challenge Cup goal.
Lion Links: NWSL reportedly approves new roster mechanism, USMNT will play Senegal in May, USWNT second in FIFA rankings, and more.
Lion Links: 12/12/25
NWSL reportedly approves new roster mechanism, USMNT will play Senegal in May, USWNT second in FIFA rankings, and more.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Lion Links: NWSL reportedly approves new roster mechanism, USMNT will play Senegal in May, USWNT second in FIFA rankings, and more.
Our Andrew DeSalvo (@andrew-desalvo.bsky.social) wraps up the 2025 Orlando City season with a bow, comparing this year's Lions to the ghosts of Lions past.
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It’s The Most Wonderful Time To Wrap Up Orlando City’s 2025 Season
Let's wrap up Orlando City's 2025 season with a comparison to the ghosts of Lions past.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Our Andrew DeSalvo (@andrew-desalvo.bsky.social) wraps up the 2025 Orlando City season with a bow, comparing this year's Lions to the ghosts of Lions past.
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We conclude our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review series with a look at the captain, breaking down Marta's year.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Marta
The captain once again provided the competitive spark for the Pride in 2025.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We conclude our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review series with a look at the captain, breaking down Marta's year.
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Lion Links: Dagur Dan Thorhallsson traded, Orlando City transfer news, MLS players making an impact for the USMNT, and more.
Lion Links: 12/11/25
Dagur Dan Thorhallsson traded, Orlando City transfer news, MLS players making an impact for the USMNT, and more.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Lion Links: Dagur Dan Thorhallsson traded, Orlando City transfer news, MLS players making an impact for the USMNT, and more.
From the people who brought you Elf on a Shelf:
December 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
From the people who brought you Elf on a Shelf:
Our penultimate 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review piece focuses on midseason transfer Jacquie Ovalle.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Jacquie Ovalle
The Pride broke the world transfer record to land the Mexican international in 2025.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Our penultimate 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review piece focuses on midseason transfer Jacquie Ovalle.
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Orlando City has sent versatile Icelandic international Dagur Dan Thorhallsson to CF Montreal for at least $500,000 in GAM. Our story and what it means for the Lions:
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Orlando City Deals Dagur Dan Thorhallsson to Montreal for $500,000 in GAM
The Lions acquire a bunch of GAM for the Icelandic Jack-of-all-trades.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Orlando City has sent versatile Icelandic international Dagur Dan Thorhallsson to CF Montreal for at least $500,000 in GAM. Our story and what it means for the Lions:
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Lion Links: MLS off-season kicks off, Orlando City tickets on sale, U.S. National Team news, and more.
Lion Links: 12/10/25
MLS off-season kicks off, Orlando City tickets on sale, U.S. National Team news, and more.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Lion Links: MLS off-season kicks off, Orlando City tickets on sale, U.S. National Team news, and more.
"The future's uncertain and the end is always near." - The Doors, Roadhouse Blues
Hopefully it won't come to that. Here are a few words about the future of The Mane Land:
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Hopefully it won't come to that. Here are a few words about the future of The Mane Land:
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A Few Words About the Future of The Mane Land
For the last 11 years, The Mane Land has worked hard to provide daily content telling the story of Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, OCB, and any other soccer-related events we can get to in the Cen...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"The future's uncertain and the end is always near." - The Doors, Roadhouse Blues
Hopefully it won't come to that. Here are a few words about the future of The Mane Land:
themaneland.com/2025/12/09/a...
Hopefully it won't come to that. Here are a few words about the future of The Mane Land:
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Lion Links: Thomas Williams departs via trade, World Cup hydration breaks, UEFA Champions League previews, and more.
Lion Links: 12/9/25
Thomas Williams departs via trade, World Cup hydration breaks, UEFA Champions League previews, and more.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Lion Links: Thomas Williams departs via trade, World Cup hydration breaks, UEFA Champions League previews, and more.
Orlando City trades Homegrown center back Thomas Williams to Nashville for a first-round draft pick in 2026. Our story and what it means for the Lions:
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Orlando City Sends Defender Thomas Williams to Nashville for First-Round Pick
The Lions deal their Homegrown center back to Nashville for a first-round 2026 draft pick.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Orlando City trades Homegrown center back Thomas Williams to Nashville for a first-round draft pick in 2026. Our story and what it means for the Lions:
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We're entering the final days of our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review, and that means it's time to look back at Emily Sams' third year in Orlando purple.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season In Review: Emily Sams
The center back was once again one of the best defenders for the Pride, helping them reach their second straight NWSL semifinal.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We're entering the final days of our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review, and that means it's time to look back at Emily Sams' third year in Orlando purple.
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Lion Links: USMNT World Cup group is set, the bad guys win MLS Cup, Americans abroad, and more.
Lion Links: 12/8/25
USMNT World Cup group is set, the bad guys win MLS Cup, Americans abroad, and more.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Lion Links: USMNT World Cup group is set, the bad guys win MLS Cup, Americans abroad, and more.
It's time to examine goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse's year in our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review:
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2025 Orlando Pride Season In Review: Anna Moorhouse
The England international turned in another solid season between the posts.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It's time to examine goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse's year in our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review:
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Our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review enters the home stretch as we look back at the injury-interrupted year Barbra Banda had.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review: Barbra Banda
The Zambian international was having another standout season when a season-ending injury derailed things.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review enters the home stretch as we look back at the injury-interrupted year Barbra Banda had.
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Anyone who would put up with watching all of this should get a medal.
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Anyone who would put up with watching all of this should get a medal.
Our Ben Miller (@el-real-bean.bsky.social) has circled a few matches on Orlando City's 2026 schedule. Are these the ones you're most excited for?
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Four Games I Have Circled on Orlando City’s 2026 Schedule
Let's have a peek at some games that I'm really looking forward to in 2026.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our Ben Miller (@el-real-bean.bsky.social) has circled a few matches on Orlando City's 2026 schedule. Are these the ones you're most excited for?
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It's time to look at Angelina's year through our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review lens:
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2025 Orlando Pride Season In Review: Angelina
The Brazilian's performance dropped a bit in 2025, but she was still a solid player in the middle of the field.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It's time to look at Angelina's year through our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review lens:
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Lion Links: Format for 2025 U.S. Open Cup revealed, Orlando Pride players land on top 100 list, Bay FC hires Emma Coates, and more.
Lion Links: 12/5/25
Format for 2025 U.S. Open Cup revealed, Orlando Pride players land on top 100 list, Bay FC hires Emma Coates, and more.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Lion Links: Format for 2025 U.S. Open Cup revealed, Orlando Pride players land on top 100 list, Bay FC hires Emma Coates, and more.
Our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review continues as we check in on midfielder Haley McCutcheon's year.
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2025 Orlando Pride Season In Review: Haley McCutcheon
The midfielder reached a career high for goal contributions while providing solid defense and leadership as a vice-captain.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review continues as we check in on midfielder Haley McCutcheon's year.
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It's time to look at defender Kerry Abello's year in our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review:
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2025 Orlando Pride Season In Review: Kerry Abello
The left back wasn't able to
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December 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It's time to look at defender Kerry Abello's year in our 2025 Orlando Pride Season in Review:
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Lion Links: Haley Carter joins the Washington Spirit, Celtic hires Wilfried Nancy, Philadelphia Union sign Ezekiel Allodah, and more.
Lion Links: 12/4/25
Haley Carter joins the Washington Spirit, Celtic hires Wilfried Nancy, Philadelphia Union sign Ezekiel Allodah, and more.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Lion Links: Haley Carter joins the Washington Spirit, Celtic hires Wilfried Nancy, Philadelphia Union sign Ezekiel Allodah, and more.
SkoPurp! Episode 111 discusses Haley Carter's departure from the Orlando Pride (landing spot has since been spoiled), the club's roster status update, Emily Sams with the USWNT, and more!
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SkoPurp Soccer Episode 111: Haley Carter’s Departure, Orlando Pride Roster Update, and More
The architect of the Pride's greatest season is leaving the club and we know which players from 2025 are staying and going.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
SkoPurp! Episode 111 discusses Haley Carter's departure from the Orlando Pride (landing spot has since been spoiled), the club's roster status update, Emily Sams with the USWNT, and more!
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