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Tuesday July 25th was a great day to be an Orlando City SC supporter! Indeed, the Lions successfully completed a deal to acquire Dom Dwyer from Sporting Kansas City.
After a gutting 0-1 defeat to Atlanta United last Friday, news of Dom Dwyer’s signing has inspired Orlando City SC‘s fanbase once again and at a crucial point of the season too.
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Having uncharacteristically only scored 22 goals so far this MLS season, signing a clinical goalscorer like Dom Dwyer is exactly the shot in the arm Jason Kreis‘ side needed.
Representing Orlando City SC‘s first move in Major League Soccer’s secondary transfer window, Dom Dwyer is certainly somebody who’s been at the top of our wishlist for quite some time.
A special announcement from @@AlexLeitao https://t.co/Rt0kYZxXSF
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) July 25, 2017
After all, Adrian Heath got in trouble with MLS after publicly pursuing Dom Dwyer last season with Sporting Kansas City boss Peter Vermes far from impressed.
But all that is history with Orlando City SC having finally got their man in a deal that could be worth up to $1.6 million in Allocation Money.
.@Ddwyer14 is a Lion! ???
Comment below to let me know what you think of the @OrlandoCitySC signing! ?⬇️#OCSC #MLS pic.twitter.com/lgmwxVPO9N
— Orlando City UK (@Orlando_CityUK) July 25, 2017
Most definitely a sign that Major League Soccer is on an upward trajectory, pulling off this multi-million dollar deal from a league rival has got the whole league talking.
With Orlando City SC Twitter naturally in a frenzy right now, here’s some of the best tweets from Tuesday evening as Lions supporters welcomed Dom Dwyer home!
So ecstatic!! After scoring 15 goals in 13 games on loan for us back in the 2013 season @Ddwyer14 is back! @OrlandoCitySC @Orlando_CityUK pic.twitter.com/DWDxS8zpUZ
— Alex (@Xanderb88) July 25, 2017
Big Boost for the club and fans
— david manock (@dmanock) July 25, 2017
What has to be will always be .. it was only a matter of time .. welcome back @Ddwyer14 looking forward to many backflips bruv ?? ?
— Miguel Gallardo (@migallardo01) July 25, 2017
What a signing for #OCSC!!! #welcomeback @Orlando_CityUK @OrlandoCitySC @MLS https://t.co/nKZt6d49LQ
— Harry Salvidge (@H_Salvidge14) July 25, 2017
So ecstatic to see @Ddwyer14 being signed. Fantastic player! Here's hoping he makes an immediate impact ??@Orlando_CityUK #domdwyer ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/mobv8EmB1x
— Charlotte (@KirbyHazard) July 25, 2017
Larin, Dwyer, Barnes, and Rivas all attacking at once…make it happen!
— The Brett (@brett_lieberman) July 25, 2017
See everyone there! #ComingHome #DarthDwyer pic.twitter.com/rz2CWGSDeN
— The Ruckus (@RuckusOrlando) July 25, 2017
I felt a massive shift in the force like thousands of voices cheering at once! https://t.co/MQNKHLr4xA
— Tom Traxler (@ttrax15) July 25, 2017
Such an amazing signing for @OrlandoCitySC
Welcome home @Ddwyer14 !!! https://t.co/pOqhXMFD7S— Adrian Stalley (@AdrianStalley) July 25, 2017
SKC are defensively very strong & his role there played perfectly into their system. I think with us he will have a lot more freedom ⚽️??⚽️?
— Dayne (@dwhitt9) July 25, 2017
I THINK ITS SPECTACULAR!! NO MORE DOUBLE TEAMS ON CYLE!!!
— Justin Roman (@J_Bone007) July 25, 2017
Welcome home! Can't wait to see you @Ddwyer14 https://t.co/cctisS1Uua
— Kay Rawlins (@Kay_Rawlins) July 25, 2017
Great signing! Didn't think we would pull it off #OCSC
— Dan Berridge (@DanBerridge) July 25, 2017
WELCOME HOME @Ddwyer14! ? pic.twitter.com/klWxkb7MI4
— Iron Lion Firm (@IronLionFirm) July 25, 2017
Closest we ever gonna get to a return of winter
— David Valentin ?? (@dvorlando) July 25, 2017
@RuckusOrlando @OrlandoCitySC @Orlando_CityUK …just saying #9 pic.twitter.com/uXoTwKHdcD
— Kyle Lanning (@klanning0) July 25, 2017
Prepare yourself @MCO, Orlando City is coming to collect a legend.
— Orlando Spurs (@OrlandoHotspurs) July 25, 2017
From the @orlandosentinel and @OSaliciaD, The Man @Ddwyer14 arrives at @MCO at 9pm tonight!
— VenessTravelMedia (@VenessTravelMe1) July 25, 2017
Just like old times. #WelcomeHomeDom pic.twitter.com/mCQMAIlTbT
— Orlando Intl Airport (@MCO) July 25, 2017
I really want this Dom move to work out, but a creative winger/CAM is just as important as he is this window. No creation–>no goals.
— Capital City Ruckus (@CapCityRuckus) July 25, 2017
Look after out little boy who is ready to roar??? https://t.co/VEhVuT4LKm
— Chris Dwyer (@ChrisDwyer5) July 25, 2017
Well that's the back of my 2017 City shirt sorted, absolutely buzzing with this deal #WelcomeHomeDom ?⚽️ https://t.co/ktnhHscWXy
— Martin Collins (@MartinC_94) July 25, 2017
.@OrlandoCitySC congrats to @alexleitao & Niki Budalic on bringing home @Ddwyer14
Welcome home Dom, u r forever a Lion! pic.twitter.com/TjfAvotCHm— philip rawlins (@OCPres) July 25, 2017
Vote in our Dom Dwyer poll
Orlando City UK is also asking Orlando City SC fans whether you think we can make the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs in light of Dom Dwyer‘s signing.
Have your say by voting in our Orlando City UK poll on Twitter now.
With Dom Dwyer now signed up as a ?, do @OrlandoCitySC make the 2017 @MLS Cup Playoffs!? ?#OCSC #MLS
— Orlando City UK (@Orlando_CityUK) July 25, 2017
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