🇺🇸 🇬🇹 ⚽️ ✍️ 📸 Sports Journalist | Creator of Futbol Orlando | 📧 mike.gramajo@hearst.com Follow me on X | Occasionally posting on BlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mvibhkqil52cNew this morning 🗞️ Orlando Pride leading goal scorer, Barbra Banda, is awarded a new contract through the 2029 season. http://www.wesh.com/article/zambian-barbra-banda-signs-new-contract-orlando-pride/7371776614 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvibhkqil52chttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mvgfkol7fc2bOf Antoine Griezmann’s 9 goals scored so far since joining Orlando City, the goal against Toronto is arguably the best one yet. Zakaria Taifi, the man behind the ball to Grizi, spoke about how connecting with the Frenchman is a dream come true.13 Sep 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgfkol7fc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mvg6o2m67k27🗣️ Comments from Orlando City interim coach Martin Perelman. The turnaround is real. Since returning from the World Cup break, Orlando City is 6-2-2 in the regular season and have jumped up to sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings heading into the final stretch of games.13 Sep 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvg6o2m67k27https://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mv4xpgdfok2f💫 Antoine Griezmann with a 2-goal performance against Atlanta United. That’s 8 goals, 3 assists in 12 games since joining Orlando City. 📸 Luis Corazon 🤝 Futbol Orland10 Sep 2026 02:06 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4xpgdfok2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3muig2nlnk42oOrlando Pride VP of soccer ops and general manager Caitlin Carducci addressed the firing of head coach Seb Hines earlier today. Carducci said the team will conduct a thorough search for the next head coach of the Pride. Here are some of the comments below.01 Sep 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3muig2nlnk42ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mufnauwod72wSeb Hines is out at Orlando Pride. Team announces it has parted way with the 2024 NWSL coach of the year. Details below. http://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-pride-sacks-coach-seb-hines-citing-leadership-change/7357210231 Aug 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufnauwod72whttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mtr7g75quq24"We can't start the games like that. For a fourth straight time in MLS, #OrlandoCity found itself down a goal first. A detail Antoine Griezmann touched on following the team's 2-1 win against RSL.23 Aug 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtr7g75quq24https://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mthynpm4e22mThe #OrlandoCity, Chicago Fire game pauses for inclement weather at 42:50. Incredible it took a few minutes into some nearby lightning strikes to pause the game. Watch until the end ⚡️20 Aug 2026 00:32 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthynpm4e22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3msxvxmr6wq25🔴⚽ The red is back. #OrlandoCity unveiled its new "Orlando Original" third kit, paying tribute to the city's soccer history, the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the Lions' 2011 championship season. http://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-city-unveils-third-kit-honor-citys-soccer-history/7342369013 Aug 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxvxmr6wq25https://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mse5jrgcld2oUCF seeks $119M in TDT funding for athletics projects Investments focused on broadcast upgrades, a soccer-specific stadium, a track and field complex, and softball stadium improvements. More: http://www.wesh.com/article/ucf-seeks-119m-tdt-funding-athletics-projects/7335757205 Aug 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse5jrgcld2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3msbgshrhx42tU.S. Soccer announced Tuesday a slate of international friendlies scheduled for September and October, including a match in Orlando. Details below. https://www.wesh.com/article/usmnt-play-peru-orlando-part-fall-friendlies/7334525004 Aug 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbgshrhx42thttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3ms6zh6vyzr2cThe Orlando Dreamers shared updated stadium renderings, which will be presented in Wednesday's TDT Citizen Task Force Meeting. Dreamers will request $975 million in TDT funding toward construction of the mixed-use property. More details below. http://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-dreamers-unveil-updated-stadium-tdt-request/7333527603 Aug 2026 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6zh6vyzr2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mrasizpe3o23DLR Group has unveiled its design for a $400 million renovation of Camping World Stadium that would expand seating capacity and add new amenities throughout the venue. Details below. http://www.wesh.com/article/dlrgroup-camping-world-stadium-renovation-design-unveiled/7323158422 Jul 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrasizpe3o23https://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mr3hlvqp7k2qJust wrapped media availability at the #OrlandoCity training grounds. Marco Pasalic was not present today, interim coach Martin Perelman said he will be rejoining the team soon.20 Jul 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3hlvqp7k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mqupheenxk2fDaryl Dike is back. Orlando City signs the American forward through the 2027 MLS sprint season 🤝 There is an option year for the 2027-28 season.17 Jul 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqupheenxk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mqchz3khku2d🗞️ #OrlandoCity traded American forward Duncan McGuire to the Houston Dynamo on Friday for a package worth up to $2.4 million in general allocation money. More on the move below. http://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-city-trades-duncan-mcguire-houston-dynamo-exchange-allocation-money/7189752210 Jul 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqchz3khku2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mq5suf57dk2qAntoine Griezmann was officially introduced as an Orlando City player, fulfilling a lifelong dream to play in MLS.  http://www.wesh.com/article/antoine-griezmann-introduced-orlando-city-mls-move-lifelong-dream/7186806808 Jul 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5suf57dk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mq3xl6gg342dAntoine Griezmann was officially introduced as an Orlando City player recently during a welcome event. The French striker will be with the Lions through the 2027-28 season with an option year for the following season.08 Jul 2026 01:25 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3xl6gg342dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mpgv4jlfnc2s📸 The Antoine Griezmann era at #OrlandoCity is underway.29 Jun 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgv4jlfnc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mpggpusnv22uMorning from the #OrlandoCity training grounds. Antoine Griezmann is here and present.29 Jun 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpggpusnv22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mpcvgbbzzu2pColombia and Portugal advance to the World Cup knockout rounds following a scoreless draw in South Florida during their group stage finale. http://www.wesh.com/article/world-cup-colombia-portugal-play-scoreless-draw-group-stage-finale/7175878628 Jun 2026 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpcvgbbzzu2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mpcee7uqb22h👀 People actually walking on a highway exit ramp to get to a World Cup game 🇨🇴 🇵🇹27 Jun 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpcee7uqb22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mo5binuxf22pGOAL!!! USA!!! 🇺🇸 GIO REYNA MAKES IT 4-1!13 Jun 2026 03:05 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo5binuxf22phttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mo55lumjt22nTrying to remember when’s the last time the USMNT 🇺🇸 played this good in a World Cup. Nope. Can’t remember. What a first half. 3-0 against Paraguay13 Jun 2026 01:55 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo55lumjt22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mo55gqcwns2nBALOGUN x2!!! USA GOAL!ll13 Jun 2026 01:52 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo55gqcwns2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mo54gtxps22ePulisic wants all the smoke. He came to play today.13 Jun 2026 01:34 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo54gtxps22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mo54fjbe5s2eGOAL USA !! 🇺🇸 Balogun makes it 2-0!13 Jun 2026 01:34 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo54fjbe5s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mikegramajo.bsky.social/post/3mo5353d64c2yGOAL USA 🇺🇸!!!13 Jun 2026 01:11 +0000at://did:plc:7nxcigfudb56rohp3c4qd7ea/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo5353d64c2y