Optimism, Caution Warranted as OCSC’s Season Looms
Photo by Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesIs it all aboard the Orlando City hype train, or should expectations be tempered heading into the...
Orlando City’s Back Line an Unknown Ahead of 2023 Season.
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY SportsAfter several seasons of stability and certainty, the Lions’ back line has a number of questions to answer ahead of...
Lion Links: 2/3/23
Image courtesy of Orlando City SCMartin Ojeda adjusts to Orlando, Forbes unveils MLS club valuations, MLS teams improve their defenses, and more....
MLS preseason 2023: Charlotte, DC & Vancouver begin Coachella Valley Invitational
Twelve MLS teams are participating in the Coachella Valley Invitational as February gets underway, and three – Charlotte FC, D.C. United and...
Brotherly Game Daily Links: Chelsea breaks Premier League transfer record with Enzo Fernandez move
Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY SportsUnion hang on to Wagner and El Brujo, European Winter Transfer window closes, and more in today’s links...
Major Link Soccer: Chelsea set British transfer record for Enzo Fernandez
Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty ImagesThe January window was a watershed moment for WSL; British police chiefs apologize for role in Hillsborough Puget...
MLS transfer roundup: Orlando City & Inter Miami bolster rosters
Rounding up the latest transfer news in MLS.
Orlando City sign Iceland international midfielder Dagur Dan Thórhallsson
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Orlando City SC’s transformative offseason maintained its rapid pace Tuesday, as the reigning US Open Cup...
Fullback is the Most Interesting Position Battle for the Lions
Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty ImagesAfter the exits of Joao Moutinho and Ruan, the battles at fullback are ones to watch during Orlando...
Brotherly Game Daily Links: Union confirm another big MLS trade
Eric Bolte-USA TODAY SportsEarnie Stewart steps down from USMNT job, Red Bulls close to breaking transfer record, and more in today’s links...
Brotherly Game Daily Links: Union make Damion Lowe signing official
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY SportsAtlanta signs new DP striker, eight players from Africa and Asia MLS teams should scout, and more in today’s links...
Orlando City sign U22 Initiative forward Ramiro Enrique from Argentina
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Orlando City SC continued their offseason signing spree Thursday, acquiring forward Ramiro Enrique from Argentine...
Rodrigo Schlegel signs contract extension for Orlando City SC
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension
Orlando City SC have signed defender Rodrigo Schlegel to a new contract that runs through 2024 with options for...
Orlando City Signs Rodrigo Schlegel to New Two-Year Deal
Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe popular Argentine center back has been rewarded with a new deal through 2024 with two...
Major Link Soccer: Everton up for sale
Photo by Sam Bagnall - AMA/Getty ImagesFresh scandal shakes up Thorns staff; Bale hits the links without any soccer distractions. It was a very...
2023 Player Preview: Matías Pellegrini
Good bag. | Courtesy Katie Cahalin, courtesy NYCFC.comThe 22-year-old logged only 70 minutes after joining NYCFC in August, but we’re getting the...
Lion Links: 1/25/23
Photo by Jeremy Reper/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesErin McLeod and Gunny Jonsdottir leaving the Pride, Orlando City’s pursuit of Martín Ojeda, USMNT...
The story of Orlando City's 'telenovela' chase for Martín Ojeda
A strong season came to a bitter end north of the border. As Orlando City SC begrudgingly left the field for the final time in 2022 against CF...
Lion Links: 1/24/23
Mike Watters-USA TODAY SportsOrlando City transfer rumors, getting to know Felipe Martins, MLS transfer roundup, and more. Happy Tuesday everyone....
OCSC Academy Director Marcelo Neveleff Leaves Club
Photo by Patricio Realpe/LatinContent via Getty ImagesThe former OCB coach will manage the Dominican Republic national team. Orlando City announced...
Report: Philadelphia Union finalizing transfer of Joaquín Torres
Eric Bolte-USA TODAY SportsTransfermarkt lists Torres at $2 million as Philadelphia tries to secure a move from CF Montreal. After a quiet...
Three Reasons the Lions’ Best Defense May Be Their Offense
Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesScoring more goals than the other team is always a sound game plan for a team with playoff...
The Crew will face Club América and St. Louis CITY SC in Leagues Cup 2023 group
Photo by Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Black & Gold will host some exciting opposition this summer. After announcing the...
Why Orlando City Should Sign Kei Kamara
Photo by Christopher Morris - Corbis/Corbis via Getty ImagesNoted Lions villain Kei Kamara could be the perfect veteran backup striker to spell...
FC Dallas learns Leagues Cup 2023 Group
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsFC Dallas will be in the South group. FC Dallas will face LIGA MX’s Necaxa and MLS Eastern Conference opponent...
Houston Dynamo FC to face Santos Laguna and Orlando City SC in the Leagues Cup 2023
Major League Soccer and LIGA MX announced the groups for the 2023 Leagues Cup earlier today. Houston Dynamo FC will compete against Orlando City SC...
Breakfast Links - January 20, 2023
Houston Dynamo FCBassi deal nearly done, Josef Martinez signs with Miami, big weekend of matches in Europe, and much more. It’s Friday and that...
Philadelphia Union trio called into United States U20 camp
STRAFFONIMAGES/OSCAR RAMIREZJack McGlynn, Quinn Sullivan and Brandan Craig back in camp with U.S. U20s Brandan Craig, Jack McGlynn and Quinn...
Brotherly Game Daily Links: Miami completes signing of Josef Martinez
Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsUSMNT calls up players for January camp, USWNT beats New Zealand, and more in today’s links MLS News
Josef Martínez...
Jake Mulraney departs Orlando City for St Patrick's Athletic
Jake Mulraney is set to depart Major League Soccer with Orlando City and Irish side St Patrick's Athletic agreeing to a transfer.
Jake Mulraney Transfers to Irish Club St. Patrick’s Athletic
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesMulraney returns home after a brief and unproductive stint with the Lions. Orlando City...
Orlando City transfer Jake Mulraney to Ireland's St Patrick's Athletic
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer
Orlando City SC and Irish top-flight side St Patrick's Athletic have reached a transfer agreement for winger Jake...
6 MLS clubs that need to sign players: Winter transfer window
This winter, several MLS clubs have acquired key players at a breakneck pace: D.C. United, Houston Dynamo FC and Orlando City SC stand out in this...
Orlando City SC announces 2023 preseason schedule, presented by Orlando Health
Lions to play open-door fixture at Exploria Stadium on Feb. 18 as part of Kickoff to Soccer celebration
Orlando City SC sign Brazilian defender Rafael Santos from Cruzeiro
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Orlando City SC have signed Brazilian defender Rafael Santos from Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Cruzeiro, the...
Pedro Gallese signs extension with Orlando City SC through 2024
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension
Orlando City SC have signed goalkeeper Pedro Gallese to a new contract through 2024 with an option for 2025, the...
DC United acquire defender Ruan from Orlando City
DC United have boosted their defensive options with the signing of Brazilian defender Ruan in a trade with Orlando City.
Orlando City SC selects forward Duncan McGuire with No. 6 pick in 2023 MLS SuperDraft
McGuire led all of NCAA Division I men's soccer in goals and points in 2022 while setting the Creighton single-season record in goals with 23.
Orlando City trade Ruan to D.C. United for No. 2 pick
Orlando City SC acquired the No. 2 overall pick in Wednesday’s 2023 MLS SuperDraft from D.C. United in exchange for
DC United acquire Ruan from Orlando City for No. 2 MLS SuperDraft pick
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade
- DC receive: Ruan
- ORL receive: No. 2 overall pick in 2023 MLS SuperDraft
D.C. United have acquired Brazilian...
Orlando City SC acquires no. 2 overall selection in 2023 MLS SuperDraft
Lions send defender Ruan to D.C. United
D.C. United Acquire Defender Ruan from Orlando City SC in Exchange for the 2nd Overall Pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft Presented by adidas
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 21, 2022) – D.C. United have acquired defender Ruan from Orlando City SC in exchange for the 2nd overall pick (Round 1) in...
Orlando City SC announces 2023 Kickoff to Soccer events
The community events will feature familiar fan favorites, all hosted at Exploria Stadium, with the first on Feb. 4.
MLS veteran forward Tesho Akindele announces retirement
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Retirement
Tesho Akindele has announced his retirement from professional soccer, ending a nine-year MLS career for the...
Orlando City SC announces 2023 regular-season schedule presented by Orlando Health
City will open its ninth MLS campaign on Saturday, Feb. 25, set to host the New York Red Bulls in its home opener
How to watch 2023 MLS SuperDraft: Time, streaming, first-round order, Orlando City picks
The all-virtual draft begins on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET on MLSSoccer.com; Lions own No. 6 overall pick
Philadelphia Union land midfielder Andrés Perea in trade with Orlando City
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade
- PHI receive: Andrés Perea
- ORL receive: Up to $850k GAM, sell-on fee
The Philadelphia Union have acquired...
Orlando City sign Kyle Smith to contract extension
Orlando City have signed defender Kyle Smith to a contract extension, keeping him at the club through the 2023 Major League Soccer season.
Orlando City sign defender Kyle Smith to new contract
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: New deal
Orlando City SC have signed defender Kyle Smith to a new contract through the 2023 MLS season with an option in...
Orlando City SC sign homegrown midfielder Favian Loyola
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Orlando City SC have signed homegrown midfielder Favian Loyola through the 2025 MLS season with options in both...
João Moutinho departs Orlando City, signs in Italy's Serie A
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Free
João Moutinho has signed with Spezia, the Italian Serie A club announced Friday, ending the left back’s time with...
Orlando City re-sign goalkeeper Adam Grinwis
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed
Adam Grinwis will return to Orlando City SC for the 2023 MLS season, the club announced Wednesday.
The...
Orlando City transfer forward Alexander Alvarado to Ecuador's LDU Quito
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer
UPDATE (Nov. 29) – LDU Quito have exercised their purchase option on Orlando City SC forward Alexander Alvarado...
Your Friday Kickoff: Why you should care about Orlando City’s latest move
USMNT meet England at the World Cup
Black Friday brings about Group B’s marquee game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, as the US men’s national...
Orlando City open DP spot with new Mauricio Pereyra deal
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed
Orlando City SC have re-signed Mauricio Pereyra through the 2024 MLS season, the club announced Wednesday. The...
Orlando City SC sign veteran midfielder Felipe Martins
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Orlando City SC have signed free agent midfielder Felipe Martins to a one-year contract with an option for 2024,...
2022 In Review | Chris Mueller comes home
On the morning of May 5, 2022, Chicago Fire FC found themselves in the middle of a skid.
Over a trio of defeats to Orlando City, New York Red...
World Cup: Orlando City's Facundo Torres, LA Galaxy's Martín Cáceres make Uruguay roster
South American titans Uruguay are heading to the 2022 FIFA World Cup with two MLS stars in tow.
Orlando City shocker: Júnior Urso leaves club due to "personal reasons"
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Contract termination
Orlando City SC shocked fans on Thursday by announcing they've mutually agreed to terminate the...
Orlando City SC acquire Luca Petrasso in trade with Toronto FC
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade
- ORL receive: Luca Petrasso
- TFC receive: Up to $400K GAM
Orlando City SC have acquired defender Luca Petrasso in...
Seb Hines wants to stay in Orlando. Will the Pride make it happen?
Seb Hines has only ever lived in one place outside of England: Orlando, Florida. In 2015, Hines, along with his wife and children, made the move to...
Orlando City SC Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese Wins 2022 MLS Save of the Year, Presented by Allstate
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 20, 2022) – Orlando City SC goalkeeper Pedro Gallese has won the 2022 MLS Save of the Year, presented by Allstate, it was...
Orlando City SC’s Pedro Gallese wins 2022 MLS Save of the Year presented by Allstate fan vote
And the prize goes to El Pulpo.
Three big questions following Orlando City SC's 2022 season
The 2022 MLS campaign has long been over and the unforgiving nature of the single-elimination Audi MLS Cup Playoffs sends another six clubs to the...
Mentality Monsters: CF Montréal show the mindset for success in playoff debut
In some ways Wilfried Nancy sounded more like a professor than a soccer coach as he analyzed CF Montréal’s 2-0 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs win over...
Oscar Pareja "very proud" of historic Orlando City season despite playoff disappointment
It was a historic season, but a bitter end for Orlando City SC, as the Lions saw their Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign come to a close with a...
A star in the making! Championship-linked teenager Kone lifts CF Montreal to MLS playoff win over Orlando
Teenage star Isamel Kone led CF Montreal to a playoff victory over Orlando City, with the Canadian international scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 win.