ORLANDO, Fla. (February 2, 2017) - Orlando City B has scheduled seven preseason friendlies ahead of its second United Soccer League (USL) season. The matches will take place between Feb. 23 and March 18.

The Lions will begin their preseason against the University of Central Florida on Thursday, Feb. 23, followed by Tuesday, Feb. 28, game against OKC Energy FC at IMG Academy. OCB will play San Antonio FC on March 4 before facing the UCF Knights again on March 5. Six days later, OCB will face Florida International University and Montverde Academy at Sylvan Lake Park before closing the preseason on March 18 against the Jacksonville Armada of the NASL.

Media members wishing to attend preseason friendly matches are asked to RSVP with Lucas Casás of Orlando City SC Communications at lcasas@orlandocitysc.com no later than 48 hours before scheduled kickoff. Matches at Sylvan Lake Park will be closed.

OCB’s against OKC Energy FC match at IMG Academy on Monday, Feb. 27, will be streamed live at Live.IMGAcademyTV.com.

OCB will begin its second USL season on Saturday, March 25, against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Al Lang Stadium. The Lions will play their home opener on Thursday, March 30, against Louisville City FC. Kickoff times will be announced at a later date.

2017 Preseason Schedule:

Thursday, Feb. 23

OCB vs. UCF, UCF Soccer Complex - 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

OCB vs. OKC Energy FC, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. - 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 4

OCB vs. San Antonio FC, Eastern Florida State College - 1 p.m.

Sunday, March 5

OCB vs. UCF - UCF Soccer Complex, 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 11

OCB vs. FIU - Sylvan Lake Park, 11 a.m.

Sunday, March 12

OCB vs. Montverde Academy - Sylvan Lake Park, 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 18

OCB vs. Jacksonville Armada - Patton Park - 7 p.m.