MLS SuperDraft

Twitter reacts to… Orlando City SC signing Tesho Akindele

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While many were sceptical whether Orlando City SC would actually take advantage of Major League Soccer’s half-day trade window that opened for four hours yesterday, there’s already a new man in the building for 2019 – Tesho Akindele.

Orlando City SC announced the signing of the 26-year-old Canadian international forward from FC Dallas yesterday in exchange for $100,000 of Targeted Allocation Money in 2019 and $50,000 of General Allocation Money in 2020. Continue reading →

Whatever happened to… Orlando City SC’s 2014 MLS Expansion Draft picks?

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With FC Cincinnati joining Major League Soccer in 2019, the Orange and Blue will soon be selecting unprotected players under MLS contracts in the forthcoming 2018 MLS Expansion Draft on December 11.

Alan Koch’s side have already acquired the likes of former Portland Timbers star Fanendo Adi and San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe on loan. Continue reading →

Is it time for Orlando City SC to #PlayYourKids?

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Ever since the USMNT’s infamous collapse in qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the movement has been rumbling on strongly stateside

With additional conversations surrounding youth development within Major League Soccer, the youth landscape of Orlando City SC has seen two significant milestones this week. Continue reading →

Where will R. J. Allen & Stéfano Pinho fit in at Orlando City SC?

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It may have taken Orlando City SC longer than fellow MLS clubs this off-season but the first new faces are through the entry doors ahead of 2018.

Yesterday, Jason Kreis‘ Lions secured deals for both New York City FC full back R. J. Allen and Miami FC forward Stéfano Pinho. Continue reading →

INTERVIEW: Orlando City UK chats to Orlando City SC’s Danny Deakin

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Having been one of NINE Orlando City SC first team stars loaned out to Orlando City B earlier today, Orlando City UK caught up with English attacking midfielder Danny Deakin.

Selected by the Lions as the 20th pick (64th overall) in the third round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft back in January, we found out how Sheffield-born Deakin is enjoying life after penning his first ever professional contract. Continue reading →

Sheffield-born pro becomes second Brit at Orlando City SC

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Selected by Orlando City SC as the 20th pick (64th overall) in round three of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft yesterday, the Lions have a new British player on board – Danny Deakin.

The 23-year-old Sheffield-born pro arrives in Central Florida having spent last season at NASL outfit Detroit City and now becomes the second Brit on Orlando City SC‘s 2017 first team roster. Continue reading →

5 things you didn’t know about Orlando City SC’s Donny Toia

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So MLS Expansion Draft day has come and gone but Orlando City SC have secured their first new signing of the off-season and his name is Donny Toia.

With Jason Kreis‘ Lions signing Toia from Atlanta United in exchange for their natural first-round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, the left back is an immediate replacement for Mikey Ambrose who joined Gerardo Martino’s side yesterday. Continue reading →

Another Brit exits Orlando City SC after half-day trade

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There was another Orlando City SC roster cut today as Harrison Heath was traded to 2017 MLS expansion side and cross-state rivals Atlanta United.

Taking place as part of Major League Soccer’s half-day trade window (2pm to 5pm), Orlando City SC have received Atlanta United’s fourth-round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft in return. Continue reading →

New squad numbers allocated for 5 Orlando City SC signings

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With just over ONE month to go until Orlando City SC’s second ever Major League Soccer campaign begins, five of the Lions’ off-season purchases have now officially received their new squad numbers.

Canadian youngster Richie Laryea will wear squad number 6 after Adrian Heath claimed this past week that he’s already seen a bit of Kevin Molino in the Lions’ 7th MLS SuperDraft selection. Continue reading →

Orlando City SC select duo in 2016 MLS SuperDraft First Round

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Orlando City SC’s summer recruitment drive currently stands at five new arrivals for Adrian Heath’s team after Richie Laryea and Hadji Barry were selected in the First Round of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.

Laryea and Barry were the Lions’ seventh and thirteenth picks respectively with the former player belonging to Generation Adidas having developed at the University of Akron. Continue reading →