Signing your first professional MLS contract and making your senior international debut in the same year isn’t the stuff of your average 22-year-old.
But Orlando City SC’s Kamal Miller doesn’t do average. Some said he was “never supposed to be here” but here he is – and how. 2019 was, and still very much is, Kamal’s year! Continue reading
You simply cannot take your eyes off Orlando City SC right now with off-season transfer activity beginning with a vengeance!
Recruiting Tesho Akindele on Sunday, the Lions announced their second signing in only three days with City acquiring Los Angeles FC defender João Moutinho in exchange for Mohamed El-Munir today. Continue reading
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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
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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
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Ever since the USMNT’s infamous collapse in qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the #PlayYourKids 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
