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Orlando's Prisca Chilufya scores the tying goal in 72nd minute to preserve the Pride's 1-1 draw against the Utah Royals Sunday night. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Orlando's Prisca Chilufya scores the tying goal in 72nd minute to preserve the Pride's 1-1 draw against the Utah Royals Sunday night. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Orlando Pride salvage late NWSL draw against Utah Royals

Mario Casamalhuapa
Monday, August 4, 2025
Orlando Pride fought back from a first-half deficit to earn a 1-1 draw against Utah Royals in front of their home supporters, with substitute Prisca Chilufya providing the crucial equalizer in the 72nd minute.The visitors struck early through Japanese forward Mina Tanaka, who curled a brilliant...
Marco Pasalic scores the third goal Saturday night in Orlando City's 3-1 Leagues Cup match against Atlas. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Marco Pasalic scores the third goal Saturday night in Orlando City's 3-1 Leagues Cup match against Atlas. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Orlando City defeats Mexican side Atlas 3-1, keeps League Cup hopes alive

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Orlando City SC overcame an early setback to defeat Atlas 3-1 at Inter&Co Stadium in a crucial Leagues Cup group stage match Saturday night that keeps their tournament hopes alive heading into Wednesday's decisive finale against Necaxa.The Lions opened the scoring in the 9th minute when Iván Angulo...
Camren West started at quarterback for the Osceola Kowboys in the 2024 Class 6A state championship game. Six months later, he’s listed on Hudl as a member of the Orlando powerhouse Dr. Phillips program after transferring. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Camren West started at quarterback for the Osceola Kowboys in the 2024 Class 6A state championship game. Six months later, he’s listed on Hudl as a member of the Orlando powerhouse Dr. Phillips program after transferring. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Coaches: high school transfer saga like ‘The Wild West’

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, July 31, 2025
If you think college athletics is out of control with its transfer portal, you might want to start paying attention to your local high school—where school choice rules may have made player movement even more prevalent than the college game.When the high school football season kicks off next week,...
Ramiro Enrique scored twice on feeds from Ivan Angulo in the second half in Orlando City's comeback 3-1 in Columbus late Friday night. (Photo/Mark Thor Orlando City Staff Photographer)

Ramiro Enrique scored twice on feeds from Ivan Angulo in the second half in Orlando City's comeback 3-1 in Columbus late Friday night. (Photo/Mark Thor Orlando City Staff Photographer)

Orlando City completes stunning 3-1 comeback in Columbus for rare win there

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, July 27, 2025
In a match that will be remembered for its dramatic second-half turnaround and refusing to surrender even in the 80th-plus minute, Orlando City SC overcame a penalty deficit to defeat Columbus Crew 3-1, with substitute Ramiro Enrique scoring twice and Martín Ojeda capping off a memorable night with...
Nydrell Thigpen is among a group of talented Gateway sophomores who played big roles in 2024. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Nydrell Thigpen is among a group of talented Gateway sophomores who played big roles in 2024. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

The bell tolls on new gridiron season

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
At 12:01 a.m. next Wednesday, approximately 70 players will hit the field at St. Cloud for the first day of football practice for the 2025 season.
St. Cloud’s Kyla Perez (1) put on a show at the Orange Belt Conference track meet, winning three races and finishing second in another before making a state meet appearance in the 800 meters (File Photo).

St. Cloud’s Kyla Perez (1) put on a show at the Orange Belt Conference track meet, winning three races and finishing second in another before making a state meet appearance in the 800 meters (File Photo).

ALL-COUNTY GIRLS TRACK — Versatile Kyla Perez hopes to continue re-writing Bulldog record books

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
In a year marked by several outstanding candidates and performances, St. Cloud’s Kyla Perez is the Osceola News-Gazette’s Girls Track Athlete of the Year.Athlete of the Year and All-County honors were determined by season-long performance, with special consideration given for results during the...
Orlando City's Martin Ojeda , shown here working against NYCFC defender Tayvon Gray Wednesday, provided the scoring punch in the Lions' 2-1 victory Saturday at the New England Revolution. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Orlando City's Martin Ojeda , shown here working against NYCFC defender Tayvon Gray Wednesday, provided the scoring punch in the Lions' 2-1 victory Saturday at the New England Revolution. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Orlando City gets its groove back with 2-1 win over New England

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, July 20, 2025
After Wednesday's heartbreaking collapse against New York City FC, where Orlando City led 1-0 in the 83rd minute but lost 2-1 at home, the Lions needed a response on the road.
Gateway basketball coach Travis James is stepping down after 10 years on the Panthers' sideline. (Photo/Jillian James)

Gateway basketball coach Travis James is stepping down after 10 years on the Panthers' sideline. (Photo/Jillian James)

Change at Gateway: Joe Roy replaces longtime boys hoops coach Travis James

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Gateway’s Travis James, the county’s longest tenured high school boys’ basketball coach in Osceola County, has stepped down.James, who came to Gateway in 2006 and just finished his 10th year in the dual role of basketball coach and Athletics Director, was informed this week that he would have to...
Poinciana distance runner Levi Lee was Number 1 county-wide in the 800 and 3,200 meters, and statewide in the 1,600. (File Photo)

Poinciana distance runner Levi Lee was Number 1 county-wide in the 800 and 3,200 meters, and statewide in the 1,600. (File Photo)

ALL-COUNTY BOYS TRACK — Great year for county, but Levi Lee went the distance

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
In a year of tremendous success on the track for many county athletes, none stood higher on the podium than Poinciana’s Levi Lee.The senior was the county’s lone state champion, winning the Class 4A state 1,600 meter championship, and is the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Track Athlete of the Year.Lee’...
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