Receiving GAM as part of Chris Mueller’s Chicago Fire move, Orlando City SC immediately reinvested it by today announcing the signing of Irish winger Jake Mulraney from Major League Soccer rivals Atlanta United.
A deal completed before MLS’s Primary Transfer Window closed, the Lions have acquired Mulraney after trading $200,000 in General Allocation Money, $100,000 in 2022 and $100,000 in 2023, to The Five Stripes.
NEWS: Orlando City SC Acquires Winger/Midfielder Jake Mulraney from Atlanta United FC.
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— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) May 5, 2022
Most City supporters might’ve expected Orlando City SC‘s next signing to be a centre back.
Especially after Antônio Carlos was recently ruled out for 12 to 16 weeks with a high hamstring injury.
However, another wide man has now joined in the form of Jake Mulraney.
After Gastón González’s May transfer to Exploria Stadium was scuppered by injury, Jake Mulraney looks a stopgap solution.
Speaking after the deal was confirmed, Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations & General Manager, Luiz Muzzi, said: “Bringing Jake to Orlando is a move that we’re excited about.
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Who is Jake Mulraney?
Jake Mulraney is a 26-year-old left winger or right winger signed from City’s MLS rivals Atlanta United.
Born in Dublin, Mulraney is also capable of playing at left wing back or right wing back too.
Left-footed and standing at 5 ft 8 in, Jake Mulraney has spent the last two-and-a-bit seasons at Atlanta United after signing from Heart of Midlothian in January 2020.
2020 season (MLS)
- 18 games played
- 8 games started
- 707 minutes played
- 1 goal
- 1 assist
- 9 total scoring attempts
- 5 shots on target
- 3 yellow cards
- 1 red card
2021 season (MLS)
- 22 games played
- 13 games started
- 1,136 minutes played
- 1 goal
- 3 assists
- 25 total scoring attempts
- 11 shots on target
- 2 yellow cards
- 1 red card
2022 season (MLS) (so far)
- 7 games played
- 1 game started
- 181 minutes played
- 1 goal
- 0 assists
- 3 total scoring attempts
- 1 shot on target
- 0 yellow cards
- 0 red cards
Prior to joining MLS, Jake Mulraney‘s professional career began back in 2014.
A youth product of QPR, Mulraney didn’t make the grade there and spent 2015/16 on loan at Dagenham & Redbridge and then Stevenage.
Cutting his teeth in lower echelons of the EFL Football League, these experiences preceded a June 2016 transfer to Scotland.
Joining Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a two-year deal, Jake Mulraney made 52 league appearances for Caley before swapping The Highlands for Edinburgh.
Joining Heart of Midlothian in a swap deal for Angus Beith, Jake Mulraney made 52 appearances for Hearts (all competitions), scoring two goals.
On the international stage, Jake Mulraney has never been capped by the senior Republic of Ireland national team.
However, he’s been capped by The Boys In Green at Under-17, Under-19, and Under-21 level.
Jake Mulraney is anything but a prolific goalscorer.
However, he’s a versatile depth piece who can play multiple positions on the left or right.
The first player to join Orlando City SC from Atlanta United in MLS, Jake Mulraney is also the third-ever Irishman to represent City’s first team.
He follows James O’Connor (2012/14) and Sean St Ledger (2015) before him.
The fans’ view
With #OCTwitter currently reacting to Jake Mulraney‘s announcement as an Orlando City SC player, we gathered the best tweets following his arrival.
And #OrlandoCity immediately turns the GAM around to Atlanta for Jake Mulraney. Left-footed player who will give the Lions another option on the left wing, can also play as a wingback in a back five. Nice get from the FO. https://t.co/SWjTN5Fhfj
— Evan Weston (@EvanLWeston) May 5, 2022
Looks like we got a player that lasted more than 2 games in Scotland pic.twitter.com/TvhnMYwu6u
— Edward (@orlsoccer10) May 5, 2022
We lost Gaston and probably VDW. Pato’s injury record is not the greatest.
While yes, we still could use a depth CB, this was a much needed signing.
— Steve (@StevrayFl) May 5, 2022
Think they are upset that he went to us… 50 apps with only like 3 goals, not sure he is going to be game breaker…. we need a cheap sub since we are shallow in attacked depth right now…
— daguru (@daguru9) May 5, 2022
Welcome to our team, Jake!!
— R_Collins318 (@R_Collins318) May 5, 2022
Orlando picking up former @JamTarts winger Jake Mulraney. Could be a good signing was always impressed when watching him in Scotland! #OrlandoCity #Transfer #MLSUK https://t.co/xGzQ7tONCH
— Orlando City 🏴 Scotland (@OrlandoCitySCOT) May 5, 2022
Can you hear @ATLUTD cry ?
Yea Yea— JuJu Beans (@dajujubeans) May 5, 2022
I also imagine this is because Gaston Gonzalez tore his ACL.
— colinbucko (@colinbucko) May 5, 2022
Mulraney is our first MLS player acquisition since Robinho in 2019.
— Lionsblog (@lionsblog1) May 5, 2022
Welcome to Orlando, Jake!
On behalf of Orlando City UK, we wish Jake Mulraney the very best of luck in Central Florida.
You can follow the Irish winger on his own personal Instagram account too.
Jake Mulraney‘s squad number is yet to be confirmed by Orlando City SC.
𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 🚨 | Jake Mulraney joins @OrlandoCitySC. 💜🦁💛
⚽️ LW/ RW
🗓 5 April 1996
🇮🇪 Republic of Ireland
⬆️ 5 ft 8 in
🇺🇸 @ATLUTD ➡️ @OrlandoCitySC 🇺🇸
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— Orlando City UK (@Orlando_CityUK) May 5, 2022
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