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It’s a rumor no longer. Winger Nicolas Rodriguez is signed to the Orlando City SC roster. He’ll transfer as a U-22 Initiative player through 2027. The club has an option for 2028 that they’ll be exercising.
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What else could the Orlando Pride achieve after 2024? They earned the NWSL Shield and then won the league championship. Then the season ended with team Captain Marta out of contract.
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The organization made just the right move by signing their proven leader, team captain Marta, to a new two-year contract. Now they’ve begun building for the future with defender Zara Chavoshi. She’s fresh off a sterling collegiate career with Wake Forest
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Columbian midfielder Nicolas Rodriguez has begun checking boxes on every sheet held by Orlando City SC scouts. As usual, the team has no official statement yet. The Orlando organization doesn’t broadcast its internal work.
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The joy of supporters is obvious. Award-winning Orlando Pride defender Emily Sams is back on the U.S. Women’s National Team roster. The exasperation is because U.S. Soccer has failed to call up at least one other of Sams’ teammates.
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Orlando City B just signed Academy product goalkeeper Tristan Himes to an MLS Next Pro contract. His pathway through the Orlando Academy system puts him in a solid spot for future consideration as a netminder for the first team.
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The new season for the Orlando Pride is highlighted by the Challenge Cup. This is a single-match competition bringing the Washington Spirit to take on the Pride one more time.
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Orlando City SC has officially recognized five different supporter groups. Three appear on their recognized list. Another group is on their International Fan Club list.
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Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda – who scored the lone, winning goal when the team brought the city its first major league championship – won the 2024 BBS Footballer of the Year Award. Shortly afterward, J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series,
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Ignacio Sosa of Club Atletico Penerol isn’t headed to Orlando City SC yet. A rumor swirling through X reports Orlando’s initial offer is rejected. He's a talented defensive midfielder.
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Defender Kyle Smith has signed a contract for the 2025 season with Orlando City SC. In MLS he’s developed as a fullback. In this position, he’s responsible for picking up opposing wingers. He also wants to help achieve clean sheets.
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The new Adidas kit for Orlando City SC is leaked. It’s for the 2025 season. Official sources for Orlando City SC aren’t talking just yet. But the new Adidas hom
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In Orlando City B, the MLS NEXT Pro affiliate of Orlando City SC, sometimes all scouts need do is step next door to find their next major contributor. Three under contract to Orlando City B are nearing MLS production level.
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NWSL Champion and Shield winner Orlando Pride is solid to compete in the upcoming 2025 season. The biggest move at this time is bringing Marta back on board. The organization is in talks with her at this posting.
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A breakout 2025 season in MLS is in the works for Orlando City SC forward Yutaro Tsukada. The team can use it. Not only that – but the striker earned it with an explosive opening on the pitch for Orlando City B.
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FIFPRO Women's World 11 placement goes to Marta and Barbra Banda of the Orlando Pride. It's Marta's third recognition and Banda's first. This is one of several awards to the players.
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Last year’s MLS SuperDraft picks yielded one emerging contributor to success for Orlando City SC. This year’s four picks promise an even greater result. Two of the four picks come from Clemson University.
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Two major challenges stand before Orlando City SC as they assemble a winning squad for 2025. A player departure and another player's surgery rehab top the challenges list.
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In 2025 MLS schedule, Orlando City SC will not play more than two matches in a row at home. The new Lions get to play half of their 34 games at home.
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Orlando City SC supporters marveled at the summer, spring and fall of Striker Facundo Torres dramatically furthered the development of his greatest strengths – passing and finishing. He finished the season as the club’s all-time career leader
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