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Orlando City SC Signs 2024 MLS SuperDraft Selection Jeorgio Kocevski

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2 months ago

February 20, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 20, 2024) – Orlando City SC has signed midfielder Jeorgio Kocevski to a First Team contract through 2024, with Club options in 2025, 2026 and 2027, it was announced today. The Lions selected the Syracuse University product with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft.

“Jeorgio has had a really strong preseason camp with us, demonstrating everything we saw in him when we were scouting him and analyzing his game in college,” said Orlando City SC EVP of Soccer Operations and General Manager Luiz Muzzi. “He’s done well working his way into the group, even starting in our friendly against Flamengo and holding his own against some of the best in Brazil, and we’re excited to have him with us this season.”

Kocevski, 22, was selected out of Syracuse University with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. In his four years there, he played in 71 games and recorded seven goals and 18 assists. Last season, as a senior, he was named ACC Co-Midfielder of the Year, becoming the first Syracuse player to win the award. Appearing in 20 matches as the team Captain, he scored one goal to go along with his 12 assists during the 2023 season. The 12 assists are the most by a senior in the program’s history and the third-most helpers in a single season. In 2022, he played a vital role in the midfield, helping the Orange become the NCAA National Champions, ACC Tournament Champions, and ACC Atlantic Division regular season champions.

Orlando City traded for the 21st overall pick from the Rapids in exchange for $50,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money and $25,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money.

TRANSACTION: Orlando City SC signs 2024 MLS SuperDraft Selection and midfielder Jeorgio Kocevski to a First Team contract through 2024, with Club options in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Jeorgio Kocevski (JOR-jee-oh ko-SHEV-skee)
Number: 33
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175
Born: Aug. 19, 2002 in Liverpool, N.Y.
Hometown: Liverpool, N.Y.
Citizenship: USA

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GAME 3: Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic Crushed Cleveland Cavaliers 121-83

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2 days ago

April 25, 2024

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ORLANDO — Paolo Banchero and Orlando Magic are celebrating their first playoff win at home in 13 years after crushing the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-83 on Thursday night at the Kia Center.

The win cuts the Magic’s deficit 2-1 in the series as they look towards evening things up on Saturday at home.

NBA Playoffs Game 3: Orlando Magic Paolo Banchero. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

Paolo Banchero | 31 points and 14 rebounds

On how much of a role the home fans played tonight…

“They played a huge role, you know. I don’t think people realize how much of a difference it makes, you know, when you make a play, or you score and the whole arena erupts every single time. It just gives you a huge energy boost and it makes you forget that you’re tired or whatever

it may be. Definitely give a lot of credit to the Magic faithful.”

On what point tonight he realized that he had it going…

“I would say when I made my first basket. I just threw it up and it went in. Because I missed the first like five or six and I knew that they were all pretty easy shots and that I was just too excited almost, too much energy. I shot a lot. Too strong left and right. So, I would say when the first one went in, and it wasn’t even supposed to go in. I was really trying to get a foul but that’s when I was like ‘ok. I’ve got it going from here.’”

NBA Playoffs Game 3: Orlando Magic Jalen Suggs. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

Jalen Suggs | 24 points

On how much the home fans fueled the team tonight…

“Very much so. I mean, just the confidence that they give you after every bucket. You see everybody stand up, you hear everybody cheer [and] you hear the roars. You know, I think it excites you to come back down, get a stop [and] go do it again. It gives you a bit of extra motivation. Some juice. Some more pop in your step. So, it was definitely felt, and it was rocking in here today. Boy, that was fun. We [were] talking about it all game – just how lit, how energetic it is in there, and yeah, I’d like to keep doing this here.”

NBA Playoffs Game 3: Orlando Magic Frantz Wagner. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

Franz Wagner | 16 points

On which point he realized that tonight was going to be the Magic’s night…

“Probably some time in the third or fourth quarter. I just think you get those leads by just going play by play and taking it from one moment to the next. I thought our urgency all night was really good. Our energy was great, everybody was really locked in, and we need a similar effort on Saturday.”

On what impressed him the most about Paolo Banchero’s performance tonight…

“I mean… the shot-making. That was pretty special. Extremely tough shots. Some against two defenders. It makes the game pretty easy for the rest of us.”

Orlando Magic will need to win three times in the next four games in order to advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, something the franchise hasn’t done since 2010.

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Allen and the Cavaliers host Orlando with 1-0 series lead

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7 days ago

April 21, 2024

Willie David

Orlando Magic (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Cavaliers -6; over/under is 202.5

EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 1-0

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Cavaliers won the last meeting 97-83 on April 20 led by 30 points from Donovan Mitchell, while Paolo Banchero scored 24 points for the Magic.

The Cavaliers are 31-21 in Eastern Conference games. Cleveland is fifth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, giving up only 110.2 points while holding opponents to 46.3% shooting.

The Magic are 32-20 in conference matchups. Orlando has a 6-9 record in one-possession games.

The Cavaliers are shooting 47.9% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Magic allow to opponents. The Magic are shooting 47.6% from the field, 1.3% higher than the 46.3% the Cavaliers’ opponents have shot this season

TOP PERFORMERS: Jarrett Allen is averaging 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds for the Cavaliers. Max Strus is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero (5) shoots a 3-point basket over Cleveland Cavaliers' Georges Niang (20) during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

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Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates an offensive foul against the Orlando Magic during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, drives to the basket as center Jarrett Allen (31) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Game 1 of the Cavaliers playoffs series against the Orlando Magic starts Saturday, April 20. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after ’23 flop, face Magic in first-round series

Banchero is scoring 22.6 points per game and averaging 6.9 rebounds for the Magic. Jalen Suggs is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 5-5, averaging 110.9 points, 40.4 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 8.7 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.6 points per game.

Magic: 5-5, averaging 108.1 points, 40.6 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.6 points.

INJURIES: Cavaliers: Ty Jerome: out (ankle), Dean Wade: day to day (knee), Craig Porter Jr.: day to day (ankle).

Magic: None listed.

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Win the Ultimate Big Race Weekend Experience in Miami with Brightline

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2 weeks ago

April 17, 2024

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MIAMI (April 17, 2024) – Rev up your engines race fans, we’re putting you in pole position for a chance to win a turbocharged weekend to the Big Race! Brightline, in partnership with F1® Experiences, presents the Ultimate Big Race Weekend Experience – an action-packed package starting Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5, that includes exclusive access to the Big Race and transportation to the event.

HOW TO ENTER

On Wednesday, April 17, it’s “Lights Out” to enter Brightline’s sweepstakes for a chance to win. Here’s how:

Follow @GoBrightline and @F1Experiences on Instagram.
Like Brightline’s sweepstakes post in collaboration with F1® Experiences.
Head to the link in our bio and sign up to subscribe to Brightline’s newsletter*.
Comment on Brightline’s sweepstakes post to confirm you have submitted your entry.

The deadline for entries is Monday, April 29, 2024. The winner will be announced on Brightline’s Instagram page on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

PRIZE PACKAGE

The Ultimate Big Race Weekend Experience includes admission for two to F1® Experiences Live: Turn 18 package, which grants access during all four days. Kick off the Big Race weekend with F1® Experiences Live, an invitation-only event on Thursday evening. This exclusive interactive event grants you access to watch your favorite Team practice pit stops and prepare cars for the race. Enjoy a guided track tour, special guest appearances from the world of motorsports, a championship trophy photo op, and complimentary street food and beverages. From Friday to Sunday, enjoy grandstand seating outside Turn 18 with a prime view as the cars race toward the Finish Line along the Stadium. View the track map here.

The winner will also receive two roundtrip Brightline rides for travel to and from the event from Friday through Sunday. Hassle-free transportation to and from the Big Race will be provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Brightline Aventura Station. For more information about Brightline and its service during race weekend, visit gobrightline.com/events/specialty-trains/the-big-race.

THE BIG RACE WEEKEND ACTIVATIONS AT BRIGHTLINE

Throughout race weekend, Brightline’s Aventura station will have special tastings and food pairings, offer guests race day swag, and more. For those traveling out of MiamiCentral, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, a specialty race day cocktail will be available at Brightline’s signature Mary Mary bar. Guests who book PREMIUM can also indulge in complimentary food and beverages including select cocktails and alcoholic beverages available in the PREMIUM lounge and onboard.

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