Orlando City SC kicking of the new year against Brazilian giants Flamengo at Camping World Stadium

Orlando City SC have revealed that they will be kicking off the new year in style as they take on Brazilian soccer club,, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo at Camping World Stadium.

Orlando City Soccer Club will meet Clube de Regatas do Flamengo in an FC Series friendly match at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on the afternoon of Saturday, January 27, 2024.

The match will be Orlando City’s first friendly in preparation for the 2024 season, and close Flamengo’s weeklong preseason tour in Florida, with the game kickstarting the Lions’ 10th Major League Soccer season at the same venue they called home during their inaugural campaign. The clubs met previously in Rio de Janeiro in 2015, when Flamengo got the best of the Lions, 1-0, on a late goal.

Founded in 1895, Flamengo is one of the most popular and successful soccer clubs in Brazil. With a rich history, a commitment to excellence and over 40 million supporters, Flamengo has consistently been a dominant force in Brazilian football. The club won its third Copa Libertadores title in 2022 and has also claimed the Brasileirão Série A title 8 times, the Copa do Brasil 4 times, and the Intercontinental Cup once.

Orlando City is coming off a historic regular season, totaling 18 wins, 63 points and the second overall seed in the postseason, the highest-ever seed in team history. Setting Club records for wins and points, the Lions also posted the best road record in the league, holding a 9-4-4 regular season record away from home and collecting 31 points. They reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Group and single-match presale information is available at FCSeries.com. Public tickets go on sale Tuesday, December 12. Orlando City Season Ticket Members will have a match ticket presale and will be contacted directly by their Member Services Representative at a later date.

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