The Mane Land PawedCast

Saturday night did not go as planned for Orlando City, and that's something that can be said for several Saturdays already during this trying 2024 MLS regular season. In fact, if things don't start to turn around soon, there may only be a regular season for the Lions in 2024. We looked back at another unhappy result for Orlando City, although there is a lot to be said for the team's attitude despite being down both a man and a goal for the majority of the match. We checked in on our score predictions and made our selections for Man of the Match. We also discussed the fullback injuries that could change the look of the team for the coming weeks. This week's mailbagbox asked us about Concacaf Champions Cup balance, Orlando City in the English football pyramid, beer, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. Finally, we turned our attention to Orlando City B's matchup against Chattanooga FC on Saturday. Many people were making their way to Inter&Co Stadium for the senior team's match against FC Cincinnati, so it's understandable if you missed it. The Young Lions remain unbeaten on the road this year, but the performances need to be better, especially in shootouts, after another road draw. OCB held Chattanooga 1-1 but then lost the shootout, 5-4. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 416 went down: 0:15 – We look back at a game that got ruined pretty early but one from which the Lions still could have taken some points. 26:15 – Our mailbagbox meandered through a variety of topics and we were happy to answer all questions. 49:25 – A quick look at OCB's trip to Chattanooga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year ago, the Lions were second only to FC Cincinnati in the race for the Supporters Shield. Fast forward to 2024 and the Lions have struggled out of the gate, despite only losing once in their last five games, but even though Cincinnati jettisoned top goal scorer Brandon Vazquez, the southwest Ohio side is second in the Eastern Conference. Although Saturday's visitors haven't been scoring as many goals, they've also bulked up defensively and have been stingy against opposing attacks. Joining us to help prep for FC Cincinnati is Coach Gough from Cincy Soccer Talk. Coach was kind enough to fill us in on how FCC is doing offensively and defensively, how the new faces are fitting in, and what the team is doing without Vazquez. Big thanks to our special guest for giving us the scoop on Orlando City's opponents on Saturday. This week's mailbagbox asked us about scrambling the Orlando City starting lineup, OCB going up against college teams, non-craft beer, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. Finally, we turned our attention to Saturday's matchup and how we see it playing out. We presented our key matchups for the game and our final score predictions. We're not feeling particularly optimistic after last Saturday, especially when Orlando City will have to figure out a way through the towering defense of the visitors, most of which have played (or currently play) for the U.S. Men's National Team. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 415 went down: 0:15 – Coach Gough joins us to give us the scoop on FC Cincinnati's 2024 season so far. 21:18 – Our mailbagbox has us changing everyone's positions and it's frankly hard to keep track of when doing it live. 43:12 – Our key matchups and score predictions for Saturday night against FCC under the lights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orlando City was doing OK against Toronto FC...until it wasn't. The Lions held the advantage for a good chunk of the game, but two late goals allowed the Reds to smash and grab three points from Orlando on their way back to Canada. We break down the game, check in on our score predictions, and make our selections for Man of the Match. This week's mailbagbox asked us about the EPL race, wrestling walk-up music we'd pick for ourselves, Orlando City's start to 2024, win probability, Italian players, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. Finally, we turned our attention to OCB and Toronto FC II. The Young Lions finally got to play in Kissimmee for the first time this season, and appeared headed for at least a point when disaster struck late. The Reds scored in the 87th minute to swipe (Swiper, no swiping!) all three points from the Young Lions. Soccer is pain (at least for this week). Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 414 went down: 0:15 – The Lions didn't give up an early goal this time. Instead, they gave up two late ones. It was worse. 24:29 – Our mailbagbox is undeterred by the loss and the questions (and answers) were flowing. 49:00 – OCB had its own trouble with the Reds on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orlando City hosts Toronto FC Saturday night and it'll be the first of two meetings. A lot has changed with Toronto, so we invited an expert to join us and answer our questions about the Reds. James Grossi, beat writer for TFC's official website (torontofc.ca), jumps on with us right away and we ask all about John Herdman's style, how he's gotten the team's Italian stars to buy in, and much more. Big thanks to James for his time. This week's mailbagbox was a little light, but it did have one intriguing question...at least to us. We gave it the thoughtful answer it deserved. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. Finally, we turned our attention to our Toronto FC preview, looking at the leaders on the team and selecting our key matchups for Saturday night's game as well as our score predictions. Will the Lions keep their unbeaten run going or will TFC keep its winning streak alive? Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 413 went down: 0:15 – Just seconds into our show, we welcome James Grossi aboard to tell us all about Toronto FC. 24:01 – Our mailbagbox throws us a curveball, but we are up to the challenge of answering the question. 36:35 – Previewing the Reds and our key matchups and score predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orlando City's regular-season series against CF Montreal is over already, and nobody won. The teams played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night at Stade Saputo, with the Lions looking like the better side in the first half and the hosts controlling much of the second period. We finally saw some attacking players score their first goals of the season, too, so it was another positive step forward for the 2024 Lions. We break down the match, check our score predictions, and make our selections for Man of the Match. This week's mailbagbox asked us how the Lions will utilize new player rules regarding Designated Players and MLS U22 Initiative signings. Our listeners also wondered what positions we would target in the summer transfer window. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. Finally, we turned our attention toward Orlando City B. The Young Lions went to Crown Legacy on Friday. The Carolina-based side made it through 2023 without a home loss, but that's not going to happen in 2024. OCB went to Matthews, NC, and came away with a 2-0 victory. It wasn't exactly one of the drunkest MLS NEXT Pro games we've ever seen, but we'll take the result any day of the week. Congrats on the goals to Alex Freeman and Shak Mohammed. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 412 went down: 0:15 – Orlando City completed its two-game road swing, earning four of a possible six points. We dissect the most recent match in Montreal. 21:19 – Our mailbagbox asks us about Designated Players and U22 Initiative players, as well as other stuff. 31:41 – OCB handled its business with a complete 2-0 win on the road at Crown Legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Lions prepare to take to the road again for a Saturday night match in Montreal, we looked back at the first MLS game Facundo Torres, Martin Ojeda, and Luis Muriel started together. The trio of 2024 Orlando City Designated Players looked good at times, but still aren't producing at a level one would expect. We discussed how their skills match, what their positioning was like against D.C. United, and try to figure out the best way to use the three players. This week's mailbagbox asked us trivia questions and whether or not I'm a Swifty. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. Finally, we turned our attention toward Orlando City's trip to Montreal. It's a difficult place to play, but the Lions have a chance to come home with points. We look at the key matchups in the game and make our final score predictions. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 411 went down: 0:15 – Let's talk about the three Orlando City DPs and whether they fit together. 14:23 – Our mailbagbox tests our trivial knowledge. 27:32 – A preview of what awaits the Lions in Montreal — plus, score predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions came out of the bye week as if they were still on it, but Orlando City eventually got things going and came back twice to beat D.C. United in stoppage time at Audi Field. Nico Lodeiro came off the bench to serve as provider for heroics by David Brekalo and Duncan McGuire. After a slow start, the Lions have now gone three matches without a loss (2-0-1) and look a bit more like themselves. Now if those Designated Players would only start scoring, the team might really be making some progress. We break down Orlando's dramatic victory at Audi Field and make our selections for Man of the Match. It was nice to treat D.C. the way the Lions have been treated by United during the Wayne Rooney years. This week's mailbagbox asked us whether we prefer Coke or Pepsi and about Orlando City's slow starts under Oscar Pareja. We kind of debunked the latter, actually. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. Finally, we turned our attention toward Orlando City B's trip to Philadelphia. The Young Lions weren't at their best, but they did come away with a 1-1 draw. The penalty shootout that followed the draw was epic, and unfortunately went the Union's way, but it's still always good to come home with any points from the road. Well done, Young Lions! Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 410 went down: 0:15 – The Lions Rooney'd Wayne Rooney's old team. 30:22 – Our mailbagbox desires answers to the deepest, darkest questions in our listeners' souls. 47:39 – OCB captured another road point in what seems like a neverending road trip to start 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions were off despite most of MLS having games over the weekend, so we start this show off with a look back at Orlando City B's "home" game in Bradenton against Inter Miami II. That didn't go as well as a typical (and actual) home game typically does, and the Young Lions lost 2-0 to drop their first decision of 2024 after opening the season with a win and a draw followed by a shootout win. Still, OCB has five of a possible nine points so far, and the defense looks much improved. However, like all of Orlando's other teams, the scoring aspect has yet to coalesce, so the team isn't scoring a lot of goals. We break down a forgettable loss at IMG Academy and touch on how the OCSC U-15 and U-17 teams did in the Generation Adidas Cup. This week's mailbagbox asked us questions about scoreless draws, how that affects our non-soccer-enjoying friends, and whether the book really is better than the show or movie. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. Finally, we turned our attention toward Orlando City's return to play this Saturday at Audi Field, where the Lions will face D.C. United. The Black & Red have been a problem for Orlando the last two seasons, but in 2021, Orlando swept United. It might be nice to call back to those simpler days of 2021 when wins over D.C. weren't as difficult as they've been the past two seasons. We wrapped up our preview with our key matchups for the game and our score predictions. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 409 went down: 0:15 – Our breakdown of OCB's first loss of the 2024 season and now the Young Lions will play two more on the road before they get a real home game. 18:54 – Our mailbagbox asks about books vs. shows/movies and scoreless draws. 42:00 – Our key matchups and score predictions for Orlando City at D.C. United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions couldn't quite pull off the comeback after Kyle Smith conceded a first-half penalty to the New York Red Bulls. Lewis Morgan made Orlando City pay for that mistake and it wasn't until late that the Cardiac Cats struck to at least salvage a point. We break down a frustrating game in terms of the result, but a positive performance for Orlando. We check in on our score predictions and make our selections for Man of the Match. This week's mailbagbox asked us questions about The Office and movies that didn't quite stick the landing. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. Also hidden (well, no, not hidden) is news of a potential gathering in June for our listeners and readers to meet up with your humble TMLPC cohosts on a Pride-Lions double weekend at home. Stay tuned for us to finalize the details in the coming weeks. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 408 went down: 0:15 – Our breakdown of a frustrating night in which the Lions played well but couldn't get over the hump. 24:42 – Our mailbagbox presented questions about the small screen and the silver screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions will be a lot closer to whole on Saturday night when the New York Red Bulls visit Inter&Co Stadium. Orlando City is chasing New York (and most other teams) in the standings early in this 2024 season, and a good way to claw your way to the top is to beat the clubs that are in front of you. The question is: How will the Lions do that? Oscar Pareja has favored the 4-4-2 the last two matches and it has produced mixed results, but there's no question it looked more cohesive last Saturday night against Austin FC. We open this week's show with a discussion of whether Papi will go back to the 4-4-2 well for a third consecutive match or if the familiar and comfortable 4-2-3-1 will return with so many of the team's international players. After that, we're joined by Mark Fishkin from the Seeing Red podcast. Mark was kind enough to stop by and provide all the New York Red Bulls information we wanted to know about. Big thanks to Mark for giving us his thoughts on Lewis Morgan, Emil Forsberg, Sandro Schwarz, and more. This week's mailbagbox asked us questions about OCB players, corporations teaming up to make alcoholic beverages, Carlos Rivas, how many shows we've done as a podcast host combination, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC, or hitting us up on Bluesky Social with that same hashtag. After answering the mail, we turned our attention to the Lions against the Red Bulls on Saturday. We discussed their players to watch, provided our key matchups for the game, and did our best to predict the final score. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 407 went down: 0:15 – With his internationals returning, will Oscar Pareja stick with the 4-4-2 or go back to the 4-2-3-1? 9:18 – Mark Fishkin from the Seeing Red podcast hops on with us and gives us the scoop on the Red Bulls. 26:58 — Our mailbagbox overfloweth, and we jump on those key matchups and predictions for Saturday night's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite missing some key pieces, Orlando City did what it needed to do (and pretty much whatever it wanted to do) in a 2-0 home win over Austin FC that was not as close as the final score would have non-viewers believe. The Lions controlled the game from start to finish and got goals from Jack Lynn and Nico Lodeiro without conceding one at the other end. In fact, Austin barely registered any tries for goal and only managed one weak one on frame late. We break down a comprehensive victory over the newest team from Texas, check back at our score predictions, and make our selections for Man of the Match. This week's mailbagbox was quite full again. We answered questions about Lions as basketball players, great advice we've gotten, superstitions, transfer value, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. After answering the mail, we celebrated a five-star rating and review before diving into the USMNT's victory over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League. It's always fun to beat El Tri. And holy moly, what a goal by Tyler Adams. Have a hit! Finally, we turned our attention to OCB's road match at Huntsville City FC. The Young Lions didn't get the win, but they still brought two out of three points home to Orlando, making it five of a possible six from two away matches to start the season. It's a great beginning for the Young Lions and we are here for it. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 406 went down: 0:15 – The Lions are on the board in the win column! Here's how it happened. 21:55 – Our mailbagbox is stuffed again and we have a new five-star review. 44:23 — The USMNT defeated rival Mexico to win a trophy and OCB added two more points in Huntsville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not going to be easy for Orlando City to stop the bleeding on Saturday. The Lions need a win but there are a lot of key players who will be missing due to international duty when the Texas side visits Orlando this weekend. We drop all the names of all the guys who won't be available for the match against Austin FC and try to figure out what the lineup will look like. This week's mailbagbox was super full, even though we recorded earlier in the week than usual. Well done, everyone! We answered questions about the NCAA final four, major sports league commissioners, whether Orlando City fans are hopeful or doubtful, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. As the mailbagbox was winding down, I went on a bit of a tangent owing to a sudden fundraising idea. Let us know what you think of it, and believe us, you won't hurt our feelings if you hate it. We then discussed OCB's upcoming match on the road at Huntsville. Can the Young Lions make it two road wins in a row? Well, they're going to be missing some guys, just like the senior Lions, but why not? Anything can happen when OCB plays. Finally, we turned our attention to Saturday night's home match, providing our key matchups and score predictions for Orlando City vs. Austin FC. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 405 went down: 0:15 – Here's who Orlando City will be without when Austin visits on Saturday. It's a significant list. 12:49 – Our mailbagbox is overflowing and I have a spontaneous epiphany about a potential fundraiser. 39:50 — OCB heads to Huntsville and our predictions for Austin at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions still aren't firing on all cylinders and hopefully the current full week between games will let Orlando City finally start turning the corner. Orlando visited Atlanta United without both starting central midfielders and a whole lot of tired legs, but the Lions were mainly done in by poor finishing and a couple of defensive lapses. There is a case to be made that Orlando only controlled much of the match because of the score, but the Lions at least did that much in a 2-0 road loss to Atlanta United. We broke down the match, looked back on our predictions, and selected a unanimous Man of the Match. This week's mailbagbox asked us about Duncan McGuire and Luis Muriel starting together and whether that's likely to continue. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Following the mailbagbox, we discussed OCB's MLS NEXT Pro season opener at Atlanta United 2 on Saturday. The Young Lions did Young Lion things, falling behind on an early penalty. However, they equalized on a penalty of their own and then took the lead before halftime on an outstanding free kick from Yutaro Tsukada. Despite Atlanta 2 making things interesting late, the Young Lions hung on for three points to start their 2024 campaign. Drunk OCB is very much still Drunk OCB. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 404 went down: 0:15 – Things haven't gotten any better for Orlando City in terms of results, but the performances at least aren't far off. That's little consolation. 28:07 – Our mailbagbox featured essentially the same question from two different listeners. 35:08 — Drunk OCB is back! Penalties! Free kick goals! Late drama! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions are out of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. It was always a tough ask to go into El Volcan and come home with a result. The reality was even tougher, as Orlando City failed to match the hosts' energy early, conceded twice, and never fully battled back into the match. The Lions lost 4-2 in Mexico and at least the fixtures won't come quite so fast and furious for a while. We discuss a difficult night on the road and what went wrong. Not much went right, but the Lions did manage their first two away goals in Mexico, although both of them had to come from the penalty spot. We make our Man of the Match selections and look back at our predictions from the match. Plus, a lot of stuff went wrong for me that night, even deep in the night after the match, so it's an evening I will want to quickly forget. This week's mailbagbox asked us to make a comparison with a key Orlando Pride signing and wanted to know about goal cameras and goal-line technology. We also had a follow-up from a question from our last episode, complete with a recording of the friend of a listener giving us his responses to our musical suggestions. That's a first. We've never had the recording of a friend of a listener on the show before. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Following the mailbagbox, we discussed Orlando City's group stage schedule in the 2024 Leagues Cup. The Lions got a decent draw for the group and will take on CF Montreal and San Luis in late July/early August, with both games coming at home. Finally, we turn our attention toward a road match against an Atlanta United side that is scoring in bunches. Can Orlando City batten down the defensive hatches against an attack that features Giorgos Giakoumakis and Thiago Almada? We provide our key matchups and score predictions, but we'll have to wait until Sunday to find out of the Lions can get a road result in Georgia. We closed with a five-star rating and review and a quick mention of OCB's MLS NEXT Pro opener on Saturday, as well as the news that Zakaria Taifi has signed a two-year deal to play with the Young Lions. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 403 went down: 0:15 – It was a difficult (and very late) night in Monterrey, and no good came from it. Also, my phone died and my laptop crashed. 27:05 – Our mailbagbox was a lot of fun and features a guest voice of a listener's friend. Plus, Orlando City's Leagues Cup group stage opponents. 45:08 — A trip to Atlanta to play on the indoor fake plastic grass looms over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be careful what you wish for, especially when that wish is for more offense without also specifying "without sacrificing anything on defense." Orlando City scored twice and created enough chances to fill a calendar month, but the Lions unfortunately didn't fill the net on the bulk of those opportunities. A late mistake defensively and a couple of goalkeeping gaffes combined to create more than Orlando could overcome in a 3-2 home loss to Minnesota United. The Loons paid the Lions back for McGuire's late winner in St. Paul last year and it could hardly have been a more frustrating result, despite the fact that the offense did everything right except put the ball in the net with the final touch. We break down the game and why we think it was actually encouraging regardless of the result. We also made our selections for Man of the Match. This week's mailbagbox requested information about TV shows, expected goals, and music recommendations. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Following the mailbagbox, we discussed OCB's new head coach, who was formerly an assistant with the Young Lions. Can he maintain the "drunk OCB" of 2023 as we head into 2024? We'll start to find that out on Saturday as the Young Lions head to Atlanta to open their season. Finally, we turn our attention toward Tigres. The Lions return to Monterrey in search of a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals. A win would do it. A draw while scoring at least one goal would do it. A shootout win after a 0-0 draw would do it. But the Lions are going into a difficult place to play and had to hang on for dear life a year ago just to get a scoreless draw. It'll be tough. We lay out our key matchups for the game and try our luck at predicting the final score. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Remember, we'll read any five-star reviews we get on Apple Podcasts on the next show. Here’s how No. 402 went down: 0:15 – Orlando City found some offense, but should have found much more offense than it did in a dissatisfying late loss to the Loons. 24:36 – Our mailbagbox and OCB's new head coach. 47:42 — The Lions visit Mexico looking to topple Tigres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find something you love as much as Orlando City and Tigres UANL enjoy drawing against each other. The Lions have yet to best or be bested by their Liga MX counterparts as of Tuesday night's 0-0 draw at Inter&Co Stadium. The match didn't feature many chances, but Orlando had a few good ones and couldn't put any in the net. We break down the Concacaf Champions Cup meeting and make our selections for Man of the Match. The two teams will get after it again next Tuesday night in Monterrey, Mexico. This week's mailbagbox was curious about our theme music, Orlando City's formations over the years, which of the OCB Young Lions to keep an eye on, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Following the mailbagbox, we turned our attention toward the weekend battle ahead at home against Minnesota United. The Loons are under new management and the Lions will wear their new Legacy Kit in front of the home crowd for the match. We get you set with our preview, including our key matchups and score predictions. Be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s how No. 401 went down: 0:15 – Orlando City's offense is still a work in progress, but both teams played stellar defense when Tigres came to town. 24:36 – Our mailbagbox reveals what our listeners most want to know. 47:42 — The Lions and the Loons are set to tussle Saturday night. We get on with the predicting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orlando City went on the road and...well, might as well not have bothered. A forfeit would have spared fans the sights we all witnessed on Saturday, and there would be some measure of comfort in not having to have seen a plethora of mistakes on both ends that were costly in the Lions' first 2024 meeting with in-state rival Inter Miami. It started early and kept going the wrong direction. There were individual moments when the bleeding could have been stopped, but the Lions couldn't execute in either final third on Saturday. We break down the game as much as we can stomach to do so. This week's mailbagbox was interested in the current referee situation in MLS, what exactly we saw on Saturday, and one of our favorite shows. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Following the mailbagbox, we turned our attention toward the midweek matchup with Tigres in Concacaf Champions Cup action. The game is in Orlando, but it's a late kickoff. Will that help the Mexican side? It's not like they need any help. Tigres will be a tough out, and we provide our key matchups for Tuesday as well as our score predictions for the Orlando leg of this tie. We'll be back later in the week. Get your "ask us anything" questions in and be sure to rate and review our show wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s how No. 400 went down: 0:15 – Orlando City had a horrible day on Saturday and, as someone who watched the game, so did I. 14:34 – Our mailbagbox asks us about referees, TV shows, and other stuff. 28:02 — The Lions are out of the Miami frying pan and go into the Tigres fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orlando City was able to rest some starters and still put three goals on the board in a 3-1 home win over Cavalry FC on Tuesday evening. The Lions advance to play Tigres UANL of Liga MX in the Round of 16, but you've got to beat the good teams at some point if you want to win the trophy. We break down the win over the Canadian Premier League side, including our first glimpses of Luis Muriel and Shak Mohammed with the first team. We check back on our score predictions and make our selections for Man of the Match. The United States Men's National Team is returning to Orlando to face Brazil in a friendly this summer at Camping World Stadium. We discuss how cool that is and how it will tell us a lot about how far the USMNT still has to go. Rookie midfielder Jeorgio Kocevski is our special guest this week. The Syracuse product earned an MLS contract with Orlando City this preseason after being selected No. 21 overall in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. We put the rookie through his paces, asking him about his draft experience, his transition to the pro game, his first minutes as a professional, what we can expect from a goal celebration, and much more. Big thanks to Jeorgio for his time and for being a great sport. This week's mailbagbox was thirsting for knowledge about David Rohe's split loyalties if Orlando City ever faces Tallahassee Soccer Club. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Following the mailbagbox, we ranted a bit about Major League Soccer not fully participating in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, how the league is not respecting a tournament with a long history, and how U.S. Soccer dropped the ball by not dropping the hammer. Nobody wins and everyone loses, and that's a shame. Finally, we looked ahead to Saturday's match in Fort Lauderdale against Inter Miami, giving our key matchups and score predictions. It's the first of the 2024 Tropic Thunder rivalry matches and we're hoping for a good outcome, but we're already side eyeing the refs after what happened to the LA Galaxy's Mark Delgado over the last several days. Here’s how No. 399 went down: 0:15 – Orlando City swept its Concacaf Champions Cup tie with Cavalry FC, taking the home leg 3-1 with a heavily rotated lineup. We break down the match.. 20:55 – Jeorgio Kocevski jumps on the pod with us and could hardly have been a more personable guest. 37:36 — Our mailbagbox segment, a rant about MLS not being fully involved in this year's U.S. Open Cup, and a look ahead to a matchup with Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orlando City loves to draw on opening day, and so the Lions split the points in their first MLS match of the season for the seventh time in 10 seasons. The 0-0 draw against CF Montreal wasn't the worst result, but it sure wasn't what we expected or wanted. Orlando City was the better side but couldn't get the final touch right, which is an unfortunate part of the sport sometimes. It's not unusual for teams playing in continental tournaments to struggle early in the MLS season. FC Cincinnati and the Philadelphia Union also drew against 2023 non-playoff teams, for example. After starting the show with some unfinished business from last time, we break down the Lions' opener against CF Montreal and hey, at least Josef Martinez didn't score. But then again, Orlando hasn't allowed a goal on opening day since Oscar Pareja arrived. This week's mailbagbox was curious about the roles of Martin Ojeda and Luis Muriel for 2024. We think both players are going to do big things. There was also a question about which of the two major home improvement stores we prefer. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Following the mailbagbox, we had some breaking news that will seem old by the time you listen to this show. I went on a mini rant about MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+. Then, we finished with our key matchups and score predictions for tonight's game against Cavalry FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Here’s how No. 398 went down: 0:15 – Orlando City got its first win in Concacaf Champions Cup in emphatic fashion, outclassing Cavalry FC with speed and ball movement. We recap. 23:35 – The mailbagbox wants to know about home improvement stores, Muriel, and Ojeda. 38:00 — A rant about MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ and our key matchups and score predictions for the second leg against Cavalry FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orlando City went to British Columbia and came home with a victory. The Lions were rarely threatened in their Concacaf Champions Cup opener, getting a goal from Duncan McGuire and two more from Facundo Torres to put a 3-0 beating on Cavalry FC Wednesday night. But perhaps the two best Lions on the pitch were Ivan Angulo and Dagur Dan Thorhallsson. It's subjective, obviously, and plenty of guys had great games as Orlando City started the season on the right foot, taking a stranglehold on the two-legged tie ahead of next Tuesday's return fixture. We break down the game and cover the highlights. However, as tired as we were from staying up late, we forgot to pick our Man of the Match. We also discussed Robin Jansson getting the captain's armband, in one of the least surprising decisions ever. This week's mailbagbox wanted to know about words we hate seeing get mixed up, words we mix up ourselves, which Eastern Conference non-playoff teams from 2023 might get over the line in 2024, and more. Remember, if there’s anything — and we do mean anything — you want us to address on the show, just ask us by tweeting it to us at @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Following the mailbagbox, we looked ahead to Saturday's matchup at home against CF Montreal. We gave our key matchups and score predictions and basically agreed that winning would be really cool. Here’s how No. 397 went down: 0:15 – Orlando City got its first win in Concacaf Champions Cup in emphatic fashion, outclassing Cavalry FC with speed and ball movement. We recap. 19:23 – The mailbagbox wants to know about pet peeves and stuff. Clearly, we have too many. 39:52 — CF Montreal visits Orlando on Saturday and that means it's key matchups and predictions time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices