Who is Orlando City SC’s incoming signing Nicolás Rodríguez?

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After a very slow start, the Lions’ winter recruitment drive is finally gathering momentum. Thank heavens! In the early hours of this morning, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano tweeted that Orlando City SC are “closing in on deal for Colombian 20-year-old talent Nicolás Rodríguez from Fortaleza”.

Shortly after Romano’s tweet, Tom Bogert corroborated the news, tweeting “Orlando City finalizing deal to sign Colombia winger Nico Rodríguez from Fortaleza” while confirming that Rodríguez will join via Major League Soccer’s U22 Initiative.

Bogert also mentioned that Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra (@PSierraR) was the first to break the news. Sierra cited himself that Orlando City SC had beat off competition from Colombian side Millonarios to sign Nicolás Rodríguez. Not only them but also New York Red Bulls with Tiago Brandão (@Tiagobrandao_8) confirming that our 2024 Eastern Conference Final conquerers tried to sign Rodríguez too. Continue reading

Who is Orlando City SC transfer target Michael Rangel?

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According to a report from Colombian source Antena 2 yesterday, Orlando City SC has submitted an offer worth around $2.3 million for striker Michael Rangel.

Oscar Pareja‘s Lions are reportedly in a three-way fight for the 29-year-old Colombian who also has offers from clubs in Brazil and Mexico. Continue reading