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Orlando City SC sign forward Jack Lynn ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Orlando City SC have signed forward Jack Lynn for the 2022 MLS season with options from 2023-25, the club a...

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joao Moutinho - Makes full return Moutinho (lower body) started during Saturday's 1-0 loss to FC Dallas in pre-season.

Impact Moutinho missed the playoffs with a lower body injury, but was back in action in pre-season. The defender will hope for a more consistent, and less injury riddled campaign in 2022, where he figures to be a consistent part of the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres reveals why he wanted to join Orlando City SC ' MLSSoccer.com A player of Facundo Torres’ caliber, while being courted away from Penarol in his native Uruguay, faced no shortage of suitors.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Deadline day roundup: What to know about MLS transfer deals & targets ' MLSSoccer.com The January 2022 transfer window was a historic one for MLS exports. More on that in the coming days. But of course there were a few more su...

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

How Orlando City SC are evolving after signing Facundo Torres & Ercan Kara ' MLSSoccer.com Orlando City SC's offseason sits preciously – quite nicely, honestly – at the intersection of big change and crucial continuity. It’s a diff...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ercan Kara - Transfers to Orlando Kara has signed a three-year contract with Orlando City with the option to extend for an additional two years after transferring from Rapid Vienna, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Kara has 14 goals and four assists in 32 appearances in all competitions this season with Rapid Vienna, including nine goals in the Austrian Bundesliga. The 26-year-old is now moving to MLS as a Designated Player, and he will likely slot straight into Orlando's lineup to replace Daryl Dike as the starting striker, perhaps competing with Alexandre Pato if he can stay fit.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City SC loan forward Alexander Alvarado to LDU Quito in Ecuador ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan Orlando City SC have loaned forward Alexander Alvarado to Ecuadoran side Liga Deportiva Universitaria (LDU Qui...

JANUARY 26, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Does Facundo Torres make Orlando a Top 5 team in MLS? ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Facundo Torres - Signs with Orlando City Torres has signed a four-year deal with Orlando City as a Young Designated Player from Uruguay's Club Atletico Penarol.

Impact It's a big move for Torres, who has made 51 league appearances at Penarol the last couple years, totaling 10 goals. At 21 years old, he gives Orlando some excitement in the attack following the departures of Nani and Daryl Dike, among others.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City sign defender Rodrigo Schlegel to contract extension ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Orlando City SC have signed defender Rodrigo Schlegel to a new two-year contract through 2023 with option...

JANUARY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

"Now I have a second chance": Alexandre Pato chases Orlando City restart ' MLSSoccer.com For Alexandre Pato, the 2022 MLS season represents that rare second chance to make a first impression with Orlando City SC.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Rodrigo Schlegel - Extends contract with Orlando Schlegel has signed a two-year contract extension with Orlando City with the option to further extend for an additional two years, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Schlegel improved during his second year in MLS, keeping four clean sheets in 23 MLS appearances (16 starts) in central defense in 2021. He's still the third option behind Antonio Carlos and Robin Jansson heading into next season, but the 24-year-old is likely to continue to develop from here.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandre Pato relishes 'second chance' with Orlando City Pato, 32, only made five appearances for the Lions, four coming at the end of the season.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Ex-Orlando City SC star Nani makes big debut for Venezia ' MLSSoccer.com It took Nani no time to make a major impact in his debut with Venezia. The former Orlando City SC star winger subbed on in the 72nd minute a...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City re-sign Alexandre Pato for 2022 MLS season ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Orlando City SC have re-signed forward Alexandre Pato to a one-year contract for the 2022 MLS season, the...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nani joins Serie A's Venezia after Orlando City SC departure ' MLSSoccer.com Former Orlando City SC star Nani has signed with Italian Serie A club Venezia FC through the 2022-23 season, it was announced Friday. The 35...

JANUARY 14, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

UCF winger among Orlando City's 3 selections in MLS SuperDraft Their top pick, Jack Lynn, scored 31 goals and recorded 8 assists in three seasons with Notre Dame.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Orlando City SC sign Uruguayan midfielder Cesar Araujo ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Orlando City SC have signed midfielder Cesar Araujo, the club announced Friday. The 20-year-old Uruguayan j...

JANUARY 7, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

West Brom set to sign Orlando City striker Daryl Dike West Bromwich Albion are set to sign Orlando City striker Daryl Dike.It is understood the 21-year-old is in England to complete the move and...

JANUARY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orlando City SC sign defender Ruan to new deal ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Orlando City SC is bringing back defender Ruan on a new two-year contract with a third-year option, the c...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ruan - Extends contract with Orlando Ruan has signed a two-year extension with Orlando City with the option to further extend for an additional year, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Ruan posted two goals and four assists in 25 appearances (22 starts) for Orlando at right back last season, and the 26-year-old has now signed on with the club through 2023 at least.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pereyra returns to Orlando City SC for 2022 season ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Orlando City SC have brought back attacking midfielder Mauricio Pereyra on a one-year Designated Player dea...

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Mauricio Pereyra - Extends contract with Orlando Pereyra has signed a one-year contract extension with Orlando City, the club announced Friday.

Impact Pereyra was a key player in Orlando last season, posting one goal and eight assists in 30 MLS appearances (27 starts) in attacking midfield. The 31-year-old has signed on again through the 2022 campaign.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City opens 2022 season at Exploria Stadium The Lions will have six games out of their 34 games aired on national television.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Oriol Rosell - Contract negotiations ongoing Rosell's contract has run out with Orlando City, and he will become a free agent on Jan. 1 if no new deal is agreed upon.

Impact Rosell made 14 MLS appearances (six starts) in an injury-plagued fourth season with Orlando. He is in talks with the club about a potential new contract, but if nothing materializes then the 29-year-old will enter free agency at the end of the year.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE