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ORLANDO, Fla. (April 19, 2022) – Orlando City SC will host three-time English Premier League champions Arsenal FC on Wednesday, July 20, it was announced today. The match at Exploria Stadium will mark the first meeting between the two sides all-time. Kickoff time for the match will be announced at a later date.

“We’re excited to be able to provide our fans and the greater Orlando soccer community the opportunity to experience one of the world’s most iconic clubs, Arsenal FC, right here in the best soccer venue in America, Exploria Stadium,” said Jarrod Dillon, Orlando City SC president of business operations. “Not only will the friendly be a phenomenal experience for our fans, but we are excited to see our Lions take the field against a top international opponent. This is going to be a match that no one will want to miss.”

Orlando City Season Ticket Members will receive priority access and preferred pricing, beginning Tuesday, April 26 at 10 a.m. ET. More information will be sent from the Member Services team.

The Club will be releasing a three (3) match mini plan, that includes the match against Arsenal, for fans who want to secure tickets to the match prior to the general public ticket on-sale. The mini plan will be available starting at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 28. To be contacted when this plan goes on-sale, please click here.

Groups of 10+ will also receive priority access to select tickets and can sign up here to be contacted by a group sales representative. Single match tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Tuesday, May 3 at 10 a.m. ET and will be available at OrlandoCitySC.com/tickets. Fans who want to be contacted when single-match tickets go on sale can sign up here.

“This game is a unique opportunity for us to host one of Europe’s most recognized teams at Exploria Stadium,” said City EVP of Soccer Operations and General Manager Luiz Muzzi. “This is a great way for our players to get high-level gameplay and for our fans to see us match up with a very exciting Premier League opponent. We’re looking forward to it.”

Arsenal has a storied history in England, having won a record 14 FA Cups, two League Cups, 16 FA Community Shields, one European Cup Winners’ Cup and 13 EFL and Premier League titles, including an undefeated season in the 2003-04 season.

The London-based club, founded in 1886, will visit the United States this summer as part of the “FC Series”. Arsenal and Chelsea, two of the world’s most popular and successful professional soccer clubs, will then meet at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, on July 23 for the Florida Cup. The stateside derby will be the finale of the weeklong “FC Series” expansion featuring international matches across the United States.

The FC Series is a national expansion of the Florida Cup, held in the state since 2015 featuring clubs from across the globe. The largest annual international soccer event in the Sunshine State, the Florida Cup is a global platform that combines sports, music and entertainment. In 2021, the event's international TV audience reached over 5 million unique viewers. In 2022, the event expands to the FC Series featuring multiple matches across the United States.

About Arsenal FC:

Arsenal Football Club was born when a group of workers at Dial Square armaments factory in Woolwich decided to form a football team to break the monotony of factory life.

Since that Dial Square team played its first match against Eastern Wanderers in 1886, Arsenal has gone on to become one of London’s most successful football clubs and one of the most famous names in modern football with millions of passionate followers worldwide.

Steeped in history and tradition, Arsenal Football Club has thrived on a pioneering and innovative spirit that has existed throughout its 134 years in existence. While society and football may have changed during this time, Arsenal has always served to create a sense of community for people in north London, across the UK and around the world.

About Florida Cup / FC Series:

The largest annual international soccer event in the Sunshine State, the Florida Cup is a global platform that combines sports, music and entertainment. In 2021, the event’s international TV audience reached over 5 million unique viewers. Across social networks, content posted by official event pages and shared worldwide reached more than 100 million people. In 2022, the event expands to the FC Series featuring multiple matches across the United States. For more information on the FC Series, visit FCSeries.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

South Carolina Ports reported an all-time container record in March, marking the 13th consecutive month of cargo records at the Port of Charleston.

“As we continue to handle record volumes on our terminals, SC Ports is working alongside our maritime community and logistics partners to navigate the many challenges felt across the entire supply chain,” SC Ports CEO Jim Newsome said. “We are responding to customers’ needs as we make progress on reducing the backlog.”

Strong U.S. consumer appetite for retail goods continues to drive record cargo levels, with imports up 16% year-over-year in March.

SC Ports handled 264,334 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando Welch Terminal, North Charleston Terminal and Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in March, up 6% from last year. SC Ports has moved 2.14 million TEUs thus far in fiscal year 2022, from July through March, up 15% fiscal year-over-year.

SC Ports handled 145,415 pier containers — which accounts for containers of any size — in March, up 5% from last year. Thus far in fiscal year 2022, SC Ports has moved 1.19 million pier containers, up nearly 15% from the same period the year prior.

SC Ports is responding to the record volumes and ongoing supply chain challenges in real-time with a variety of efforts, such as providing Sunday hours for motor carriers and selective term leasing of the port’s new chassis.

Strategic investments are also key. SC Ports has hired more than 150 people in operations and invested more than $2 billion into port infrastructure. The new Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal adds a much-needed berth to the East Coast port market.

At a time when the supply chain is seeing unprecedented cargo volumes, Leatherman Terminal’s capacity is not being fully utilized by USMX member ocean carriers, pending resolution of the ongoing case in front of the NLRB.

“We will continue investing in strategic port infrastructure and deploying creative solutions to ensure fluidity for our customers,” Newsome said. “We are very grateful to our dedicated SC Ports team and the entire maritime and logistics community. Thank you to the men and women working so hard to keep freight moving for the Southeast supply chain.”

SC Ports also handled 21,809 vehicles at Columbus Street Terminal and recorded 17,413 rail moves at Inland Ports Greer and Dillon in March.

SC Ports reported 18,409 cruise passengers in March, which is the highest month thus far in this fiscal year. Cruise operations resumed in late December after a nearly two-year hiatus.

South Carolina Ports Authority, established by the state’s General Assembly in 1942, owns and operates public seaport and intermodal facilities in Charleston, Dillon, Georgetown and Greer. As an economic development engine for the state, Port operations facilitate 225,000 statewide jobs and generate nearly $63.4 billion in annual economic activity. SC Ports is soon to be home to the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is an industry leader in delivering speed-to-market, seamless processes and flexibility to ensure reliable operations, big ship handling, efficient market reach and environmental responsibility. Please visit www.scspa.com to learn more about SC Ports.

There are still 115 days until Florida's season opener against Utah, one of the most anticipated season openers in program history.

But it's not too early to put your money where your mouth is.

FanDuel already has odds listed for the season opener in the Swamp, which will almost certainly pit Florida against a ranked team, maybe even a Top 10 team. For now, the Gators are favored.

FanDuel has UF as a 2.5-point favorite at -105, while it has Utah a 2.5-point underdog at +115. With a relatively tough schedule, new coach Billy Napier and his Gators would do well to build some early momentum with a win over the Utes.

And if those early lines have you intrigued, there are a handful of other futures odds FanDuel has listed that might pique your interest.

First, there's the odds to win the national championship. Florida sits at 60-1 odds there.

FBS Championship Winner+200 - Alabama+350 - Georgia+500 - Ohio State+900 - Clemson+3000 - Texas A&M+4000 - USC+4000 - Oklahoma+5000 - Michigan+6000 - Wisconsin+6000 - Florida+7000 - LSU+8000 - Utah+8000 - Oregon+8000 - Miami+8000 - Penn State+8000 - Notre Dame+8000 - Ole Miss+10000 - Tennessee+10000 - Oklahoma State+10000 - Texas

Then there are the odds on the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, where Anthony Richardson also checks in at 60-1 odds.

2022 Heisman Trophy Winner+200 - CJ Stroud, Ohio State+400 - Bryce Young, Alabama+1200 - Caleb Williams, USC+3000 - DJ Uiagalelei, Clemson+3000 - Tyler Van Dyke, Miami+3000 - Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss+4000 - Quinn Ewers, Texas+4000 - Kedon Slovis, Pittsburgh+4000 - Dillon Gabriel, Oklahoma+5000 - Spencer Rattler, South Carolina+5000 - Bijan Robinson, Texas+5000 - Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama+6000 - Hendon Hooker, Tennessee+6000 - JT Daniels, West Virginia+6000 - Malik Cunningham, Louisville+6000 - Anthony Richardson, Florida+6000 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State+6000 - Will Anderson, Alabama+6000 - Braelon Allen, Wisconsin+8000 - Will Rogers, Mississippi State+8000 - TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State+8000 - KJ Jefferson, Arkansas+8000 - Jayden Daniels, LSU+8000 - Sam Hartman, Wake Forest+8000 - Max Johnson, Texas A&M+8000 - Phil Jurkovec, Boston College+8000 - Cameron Rising, Utah+8000 - Spencer Sanders, Oklahoma State

Florida is also listed with 50-1 odds to win the Southeastern Conference.

2022 SEC Winner-110 - Alabama+135 - Georgia+1200 - Texas A&M+4000 - Ole Miss+4000 - Kentucky+5000 - Florida+6000 - Tennessee+6000 - Arkansas+8000 - LSU+15000 - Auburn+15000 - South Carolina+20000 - Mississippi State+40000 - Missouri+50000 - Vanderbilt

And, finally, Florida has 14-1 odds to win the SEC East in 2022.

COMMENTS

2022 SEC East Winner-750 - Georgia+1400 - Tennessee+1400 - Florida+1600 - Kentucky+6000 - South Carolina+12000 - Missouri

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DILLON, S.C. – Kelvin Roller has waited for this. After experiencing five state championships as Dillon’s offensive coordinator under the legendary Jackie Hayes, he is in his first year coaching the Wildcats.

And now, Roller has Dillon one win away from yet another state championship game, which would be the program’s ninth in 10 years in SCHSL Class 3A or 2A, Division I.

“It’s a dream come true,” Roller said. “I’ve had an opportunity and have been fortunate to be in the championship game a lot as offensive coordinator. But this is my first time as head coach, and it’s pretty special to be able to have a chance to go back to the state championship game in my first year.

“It certainly hasn’t been me alone,” he added. “I’ve got excellent assistant coaches, and this program has really good players who have really come together at the right time. They have done a really good job of improving every week.”

If Dillon wants to reach another state final, it must first win Friday’s Class 3A, lower-state championship at Camden. The Bulldogs are last year's 3A runners-up.

How the teams match up is not really on Roller’s mind. He just knows how well his team is playing after Friday’s 35-10 win over Oceanside Collegiate.

“I’ll be honest with you, if you’re talking about matching up on paper, I don’t know if we’ve matched up with anyone on paper from the first round on,” he said. “But the game is not played on paper. Our program is used to winning (eight state championships overall, seven under Hayes). We’ve got hard-nosed kids. No matter what the paper says, our kids expect to win the game, and they should. We’re going in as a confident group and we will respect our opponent. Camden has also got a lot of historical success.”

Setting the tone for Dillon (9-0) is running back Nemo Squire, who has rushed for 1,009 yards and 23 touchdowns.

“He’s been the leader of our football team. He doesn’t always have to carry the football,” Roller said of Squire, winner of the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame’s Bridge Builder Excellence Award. “He can catch it; he knows how to block. He’s an excellent blocker, and we don’t have to worry about his assignments. He can execute at a high level each week, even while also playing at outside linebacker when we need him. He’s just that much of a tremendous leader on and off the field, and it has rubbed off on a lot of our kids.”

Quarterback Jack Grider has also grown as a playmaker under first-year Wildcat quarterback coach, Jacob Shumate.

“Jack has gotten so much better,” said Roller, who remains Dillon’s offensive coordinator. “He has made big throws when he has had to, and he has improved week in and week out and done an excellent job. Maybe Jack has been underestimated as a passer by opponents, but he has shown he can run and throw. He’s a hard-nosed runner that also has a good rapport with the guys he throws to.

“Jack has good chemistry with everybody on the field and off, inside the facility and outside the facility,” he added. “Those intangibles matter.”

Camden (10-2), meanwhile, thrives on running the ball while directed by quarterback Cauthen Best (520 yards passing) and five running backs with more than 200 yards rushing – Grayson White accounting for the most with 529 on the ground.

But that doesn’t faze Roller.

“What has impressed me is how hard our kids have been playing against our opponents in the past several weeks,” Roller said. “They’ve given even more intensity and effort each Friday night, and it’s been very pleasing to see that. It’s almost shocking how hard they’ve played and the drive this team has.

With spring football finally complete, the Notre Dame coaches are back out on the road doing some recruiting. Here is the latest update on where they are headed on Wednesday, May 4.

Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees — On Wednesday, Rees will swing by Kansas City (Mo.) St. Pius X to check in with class of 2024 edge-rusher Jayshawn Ross. He’s a Top150 talent nationally and one already offered by Notre Dame. He’ll also hit a lot of Kansas City schools and do some area recruiting.

Running backs coach Deland McCullough — On Wednesday, McCullough will be in the Orlando area doing some recruiting. He’ll make plenty of stops to show that he’s the new man in the area for Notre Dame. He’ll stop by Jones high school, Edgewater, Boone, Dr. Phillips and others.

Receivers coach Chansi Stuckey — On Wednesday, Stuckey will remain in the Atlanta area. He’s going to stop by Grayson high school in Loganville, Ga., to check in on class of 2024 Top100 receiver Joseph Stone. He’s about as electric as you’ll find next cycle and Stuckey is looking to get him on campus at some point this summer.

Tight ends coach Gerad Parker — On Wednesday, Parker remain in Tennessee. He’ll do some area recruiting in Chattanooga and Murfreesboro, while he continues to touch base with coaches in the area and find some new names to target in the upcoming classes.

Offensive line coach Harry Hiestand — On Wednesday, Hiestand will check in on Mount Pleasant (N.C.) Oceanside Collegiate Academy four-star offensive tackle Monroe Freeling. Notre Dame looks very much in the mix to land the Top100 talent and some sources believe the Fighting Irish lead as of today. In addition, Hiestand will head to Dillon (S.C.) high school to see four-star class of 2024 offensive tackle Josiah Thompson. He’s one of the best in the country next cycle and Notre Dame was an early offer for him.

Defensive coordinator Al Golden — On Wednesday, Golden will be in New Jersey for some area recruiting. He’ll hit a lot of Catholic Schools in the area. He's expected at Bergen Catholic, St. Peters Prep, Paramus Catholic and others.

Defensive line coach Al Washington — On Wednesday, Washington is expected in the Baltimore area. He’ll stop by St. Paul’s School to check in on one of the top defensive lineman in the class of 2024 in Ernest Willor. The Irish are very high on him. He’ll remain in the area and swing by St. Frances Academy as well, which is home to class of 2024 four-star prospects in edge Gabriel Williams, cornerback Ify Obidegwu, quarterback Michael Van Buren and offensive tackle Cam'Ron Warren, among other schools too.

Cornerbacks coach Mike Mickens — On Wednesday, Mickens will be in the Toledo area checking in with coaches from a variety of schools in the area.

Safeties coach Chris O'Leary — On Wednesday, O’Leary will be in the Tallahassee area checking in with coaches from a variety of schools in the area.