Two goals separated by less than 90 seconds was enough to seal a 1-1 result in a match where neither team truly dominated.
Orlando City manager Jason Kreis is determined to hang on to forward Cyle Larin, despite the attention of European clubs.
Speaking to ESPN FC in an exclusive interview, Kreis said: “[Larin] is our player. We’ll lose him when we want to lose him. He can’t go anywhere unless we sell him, so we’re very much a part of the decision.”
Larin, 22, has been prolific for the Lions ever since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. The University of Connecticut product has scored 38 goals…
From Darlington Nagbe’s stunner to Cyle Larin’s brace, relive all the goals from Week 8 in MLS.
Sebastian Giovinco capped a brace with a brilliant free kick to lead Toronto FC past Chicago Fire.
NYCFC made a late push but could not overcome the 2-goal deficit created from Orlando City’s Cyle Larin.
With another round of Major League Soccer in the books, here’s who fired and who failed this weekend:
Heroes
The frustration with Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe that is so routinely expressed by Portland fans and Nagbe admirers alike is about one thing: His maddening unwillingness to use his ample gifts to take over games. Sure, the Timbers have Diego Valeri to do the bulk of the creative work, but Nagbe’s combination of speed and technique screams for him to shine more in the final…
Cyle Larin breaks down what motivates him as a player, and what it’s like playing with Kaka.
For Orlando City coach Jason Kreis, Sunday’s match against the New York Red Bulls represents a chance to get back into the win column after last week’s 2-0 loss in Columbus.
“It’s our first opportunity to show what kind of reaction we have as a team and how much it means to us to get results, especially at home,” Kreis, whose Lions started the season with two victories, said in phone interview with ESPN FC. “I’m confident that’s going to happen.”
Jesse Marsch, Kreis’ counterpart in New York…
Major League Soccer: Cyle Larin (15′) Orlando City 1-0 New York City FC
Cyle Larin joins Taylor Twellman in the Boot Room and shares how playing with the legendary Kaka has influenced his game.
Taylor Twellman chats with the normally soft-spoken Cyle Larin on how his attitude and demeanor flip a switch on the field. Reports of European clubs’ interest in Cyle Larin are “interesting,” Orlando City coach Jason Kreis says, though he warned there have been no formal offers for the striker.
Larin, 21, has been linked to a possible move overseas, with Everton of the Premier League the latest rumored to be interested.
Kreis acknowledged the rumors this week but cautioned that no move was imminent.
“From my point of view it is interesting,” Kreis told reporters. “I have the inside information, which tells you that it…
Cyle Larin joins Taylor Twellman in the Boot Room and shares how playing with the legendary Kaka has influenced his game.
Taylor Twellman chats with the normally soft-spoken Cyle Larin on how his attitude and demeanor flip a switch on the field.