Orlando City SC misses playoffs again; Fires Head Coach

Orlando, Fla — Orlando City Soccer Club has parted ways with head coach James O'Connor, effective immediately, according to club officials.

O'Connor a native of Ireland, joined Orlando City halfway through the 2018 campaign. Under O'Connor, the Lions finished the 2018 season with a record of 2 wins, 12 loses, 3 draws in MLS competition, good for 11th place in the Eastern Conference.

Overall, under O'Connor's leadership, Orlando City had an 11 (wins) 27 (loses) 13 (draws) record in MLS matches and finished the 2019 season in 11th place, missing the post season again.

The club released this statement Monday morning, "On behalf of Orlando City we want to thank James for all of his efforts during his coaching tenure at Orlando," Orlando City SC EVP of Soccer Operations Luiz Muzzi said. "We wish James the best of luck in the next phase of his coaching career."