LIVE! Orlando City SC’s 2025/26 off-season – Transfers and rumours tracker

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Behold, your ultimate guide to Orlando City SC’s transfer activity during the 2025/26 MLS off-season.

This live tracker covers everything from winter signings and rumours to player departures and contract updates, all the way through to the close of the MLS Primary Transfer Window on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Right here, you can stay fully up-to-date on every move and development involving the Lions. Continue reading

Setback for Orlando City SC in their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison

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Despite unveiling an ambitious “career project” to sign him in summer 2026, Orlando City SC have been rebuffed in their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison. Yesterday, Bruno Andrade of ESPN Brasil revealed that City wanted to sign the Brazilian to a long-term deal, making him a central figure in our pre-2026 FIFA World Cup plans. Today, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano corroborated the story, confirming that “Ricardo Moreira spoke to Richarlison’s camp” in London to outline the project. However, talks stalled, with the forward still considered “a key player for Spurs”.

Some claim that Orlando tried to sign Richarlison this past summer, but the biggest obstacle is Tottenham’s asking price – reportedly around €40 million ($46.4 million). This was a figure that Orlando City SC were simply unwilling to consider. Richarlison (28) holds a contract with Spurs until December 2027 and has played in England since 2017. This season, the Brazilian international has contributed three goals and one assist in seven Premier League appearances for Thomas Frank’s side. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Arsenal – 20.07.2022

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There’s a break (if you’d call it that) from Major League Soccer play as Orlando City SC welcome Premier League giants Arsenal to Exploria Stadium for the FC Series Clash of Nations 2022.

Forging part of the Gunners’ 2022/23 pre-season preparations, Mikel Arteta’s side are adored around the world and this glamorous friendly fixture will underline Orlando City SC‘s name on the global soccer map. Continue reading

Orlando City SC to face Arsenal at Exploria Stadium on July 20

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Being a die-hard Arsenal and Orlando City SC supporter myself, I couldn’t believe yesterday’s news that City will be facing the Gunners in a mid-season friendly at Exploria Stadium on Wednesday, July 20.

Dubbed the FC Series Clash of Nations 2022, this is Orlando City SC‘s first ever friendly with Arsenal, a game sure to capture the imagination in Central Florida. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: MLS All-Stars vs Atlético Madrid – 31.07.2019

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After Orlando was first unveiled as the venue for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game back in September 2018, the showpiece event is now only days away with the MLS All-Stars taking on Atlético Madrid at Exploria Stadium.

Orlando City UK will be in attendance as Orlando City SC head coach James O’Connor leads Major League Soccer’s finest talents as they take on the might of Diego Simeone’s Spanish giants, Los Rojiblancos. Continue reading