Impact Update for Thursday, September 11 | | |
"These rings are more than symbols of victory. They represent what can be achieved when an incredible group of people unite toward a common goal. They’re a permanent reminder of the hard work, resilience and unity that defined our team’s journey in a historic season that will always be remembered."
-Mark Wilf
Orlando Pride Owner & Chairman
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Quote of the Day
"Every champion was once a contender that didn't give up."
-Gabby Douglas
3x Olympic Gold Medalist
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Across the Board (Of Directors)
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Around The Horn
- The Orlando Pride have unveiled their 2024 NWSL Championship rings, commemorating a season that redefined excellence in women's soccer. The custom-designed rings pay tribute to the team's record-breaking achievements, unwavering spirit and the unforgettable journey that led to becoming the first female professional sports team from Orlando to capture a major league title. Anchored by the Pride’s crest crowned with a championship star, the championship ring features a “Slide & Reveal” design, a first in NWSL history.
- The Harlem Globetrotters have announced the schedule for their upcoming 100 Year Tour and will visit Addition Financial Arena on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at 2:00pm. For the first time, the team will debut their new '100 Year' jerseys, honoring a century of global impact, as they face off against their longtime rivals, the Washington Generals. Fans can also expect all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding®, pre-game Magic Pass experiences, and an unforgettable 5th Quarter Autograph session.
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UCF Football defeated North Carolina A&T 68-7 on Saturday night following Jaden Nixon's explosive three-touchdown performance. The Knights (2-0) chalked up an impressive 560 yards on offense, averaging exactly a first down on each play, finishing the contest with 10 yards per offensive snap. The Knights will enjoy a bye this week before welcoming Bill Belichick and North Carolina to the Acrisure Bounce House on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 3:00pm.
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Orlando City SC has announced the transfer of forward Ramiro Enrique to Al-Kholood of Saudi Arabia’s Roshn Saudi League. The agreement is the Club's third-highest outgoing transfer, and the move opens a U22 Initiative Slot on Orlando City’s roster. Enrique, 24, made 43 starts in 102 appearances for the Lions across all competitions, scoring 26 goals and providing seven assists in that span.
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Tickets and upgraded offerings for the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard are now on sale for all Mastercard cardholders. The PGA Tour signature event will be held from March 4-8, 2026 at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, featuring the world's best golfers competing for the coveted trophy and red cardigan sweater. Tickets for the general public will be available starting next week, on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
- The Orlando Solar Bears have announced the signing of rookie goaltender Ethan Langenegger to a contract for the 2025-26 season. Langenegger, 24, made his professional debut last season with the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL following the conclusion of his five-year collegiate career at Clarkston University.
- The Orlando Valkyries are offering a new four-match flex plan for the upcoming volleyball season. Plans start as low as $51 for the flex package, and includes a ticket to Opening Night as well as your choice of three regular season games. BONUS: If you purchase any ticket package before Friday, Sept. 19, you will receive an exclusive invite to the Team Kickoff Party with Orlando Valkyries players and coaches.
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Single game tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers NHL preseason game at the Kia Center are on sale. The Lightning, NHL affiliate of the Orlando Solar Bears, will face the reigning champions on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7:30pm. Don't miss your chance to witness professional hockey right here in Orlando, visit the Solar Bears' website to purchase your tickets today.
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The 2025 Celebrating Women in Sports Silent Auction is LIVE!
Support sports tourism in Central Florida and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission by bidding on 100+ items including autographed sports memorabilia, exclusive sport experiences, hotel stays, concerts, restaurant packages, entertainment, travel, fishing charters, health & wellness items, and more!
Items will continue to be added until the event, so be sure to check back for new items to bid on!
Don't wait - the auction ends on Friday, September 19 at 9:00pm EST
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GO Sports is proud to host the 7th annual Celebrating Women in Sports Luncheon presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute on Wednesday, September 17! This year's featured speaker is 3x Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist, Misty May-Treanor, and 5 local leaders will be recognized: Carrie Allen (Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride), Shannon Clark (Florida Citrus Sports), Chrissy Elliott (Florida Citrus Sports), Heather Fagan (City of Orlando), and Sherry Wheelock (Special Olympics Florida).
A very limited number of individual tickets are now on sale! Click the button below to purchase your ticket today.
For more information on table and event sponsorships, reach out to Michael and Chase on our team and visit Greaterorlandosports.com/celebrating-women-in-sports/.
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Around Town
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Full Sail University has unveiled its state-of-the-art Spatial Computing Innovation Lab located on the university’s Winter Park campus. This cutting-edge lab is the first collegiate environment in the nation to be outfitted with the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera for use with Apple Vision Pro. The combination of these revolutionary technologies will allow students across Full Sail’s entertainment media and emerging technologies degree programs to embark upon real-world research and development projects.
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Edward Jones, a leading financial services firm, has donated $85,000 to the Feeding Florida network in support of food banks across the state. The donation aims to address both immediate and long-term needs for families facing hunger. The funds will help food banks like Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, which is part of the Feeding Florida network, to continue its efforts in providing meals to those in need.
- Local commuter train SunRail has announced the expansion of its weekly schedule next month to include two new, late-night trips. Officials expect the move to attract 2,000 additional riders and $10,000 in revenue each month. The change is designed to serve both commuters and leisure travelers without raising operating costs, with officials citing the new plan repurposes trains that would otherwise head back to the Sanford hub unused.
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The City of Orlando's Art Pollination project debuted in downtown Orlando on Tuesday, Sept, 9. The project brings together a group of Central Florida muralists and artists —producing a half-dozen murals centered around the intersection of Church Street and Parramore Avenue — to raise awareness for the national “Hunger Action Month” through September. The project is made possible by a $1 million grant through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge.
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Full Sail University has announced that over 190 graduates were credited on more than 170 nominated projects across 94 categories at the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. This year, 13 Full Sail graduates were nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards of their very own, working in producing, sound mixing and sound editing. The annual ceremony will be broadcast live this Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8:00pm.
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United Airlines has announced they will be adding several new flights out of Orlando, according to Orlando Business Journal. The Chicago-based airline added 15 flights for its winter schedule, including a new round-trip daily flight from Orlando International Airport to Houston, Chicago and Newark, respectively, beginning Jan. 6. With the move, United will now offer 45 flights per day to Orlando across its network.
| | Visit Orlando's Magical Dining, presented by Orlando Health, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a record-breaking 160 restaurants in the program which will run now through Tuesday, Sept. 30. The extensive list includes 24 newcomers and 15 Michelin Guide-recognized options, each offering three-course prix fixe menus priced at $40 and $60. A portion of every meal sold will benefit the REED Charitable Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development and literacy. | | |
All Around
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Volcano Bay Nights, an evening attraction held at the Universal Orlando water park, will feature Scooby-Doo and his gang this year. The events will be held Friday evenings between Sept. 5 and Oct. 31. Among the entertainment options will be a DJ-driven Beach Bash on the attraction’s Waturi Beach, where Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma will make appearances along with the Mystery Machine van. The limited-capacity event will take place from 7:00-11:00pm each night, although ticketholders will be able to enter the water park as early as 4:00pm.
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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween continues at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and runs on select nights through Friday, Oct. 31. The evenings are filled with returning favorites such as Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, a fireworks and lasers presentation, and park-wide trick-or-treating. Ticket prices vary with dates and range between $119 and $229 per night, and ticket holders can get entry to Magic Kingdom at 4:00pm.
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SeaWorld Orlando is again selling its Fun Card pass, a ticket that allows entry to the theme park for the rest of 2025 and all of 2026. The price for the 2026 Fun Card is $143.99. The offer “ends soon,” the SeaWorld website warns, but no end date is currently posted. There is also a Fun Card that includes Aquatica, SeaWorld’s water park, which is selling for $199.99. Both varieties of passes come with block-out dates, generally around holidays and other busy times at the attractions.
- A new wax figure of actress & singer Selena Gomez has been added to the star-studded lineup at Madame Tussauds Orlando, an attraction inside ICON Park on International Drive. The figure is outfitted in a red beaded floral gown worn to the MTV Video Music Awards in 2023. Visit the ICON Park website to learn more and purchase your attraction tickets ahead of time.
- Join the Downtown Arts District and CityArts next week from Sept. 18–20 for the second annual Orlando Mural Festival, presented in collaboration with the Downtown Development Board. Attendees can watch muralists create 8x8 and 20x13 walls, enjoy live music, browse food trucks and art vendors, and join a panel discussion to hear the artists share the stories behind their work. Admission is FREE! Learn more about the event here.
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Monster Jam has announced its return to Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 for the Stadium Championships Series East. Be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Orlando for a weekend packed with stunts and jaw-dropping skills. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10:00am.
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Florida residents can save up to $65 on select multi-day tickets at Universal Orlando theme parks when buying online. Click here for current offers.
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Florida residents can save big while visiting Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Click here to view the current list of special offers.
| | GO Sports COO Jennifer Lastik traveled to Charlotte, NC for the Orlando Economic Partnership Executive Leadership Mission Trip, pictured with Danielle Permenter (Orlando Economic Partnership) and GO Sports board members Anne-Marie Hayward (Orlando Business Journal) and Melanie DiVirgilio (Seacoast Bank). | | GO Sports President & CEO Jason Siegel joined iHeart Media's 96.9 The Game radio station for an on-air segment with co-hosts Brandon Kravitz (pictured) and Mike Bianchi (not pictured). | | GO Sports President & CEO Jason Siegel participated in the Visit Orlando Marketing & Communications Summit Panel, pictured with Danielle Hollander (Visit Orlando), Thali Sugisawa (United Arts of Central Florida), and Pam Brandon (Writer & Cookbook Author). | | GO Sports COO Jennifer Lastik attended the Orange Appeal Women's Leadership Conference at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, pictured with GO Sports board member Jamie Merrill (Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida) and Kelly Cohen (The Southern Group). | | GO Sports Associate VP Chase DeMayo pictured with board members Tekoa Pouerie (The Sharing Center), Rebekah Arthur (Seminole County Chamber) and John Gyllin (Seminole State College) at an Addition Financial Foundation event. | | GO Sports Executive VP Brent Nelson and Director Jordan Lyda went to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights Client Event, pictured with members of Visit Orlando and the Universal Orlando Resort sales team. | | GO Sports COO Jennifer Lastik and Susie Dyer traveled to Charlotte, NC for the Orlando Economic Partnership Executive Leadership Mission Trip. | | GO Sports Associate VP Chase DeMayo attended a special event for the Addition Financial Foundation, pictured with Richard Barbari (Addition Financial). | | Corporate Partner Spotlight. | | |
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