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Orlando City sign Tyrese Spicer to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Orlando City have signed forward Tyrese Spicer to a contract extension, the club announced on Saturday. T...

4 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City sign Brazilian winger Tiago | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Orlando City have acquired winger Tiago from Brazilian top-flight side Bahia, the club announced Friday. Th...

5 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City transfer Rodrigo Schlegel to Atlas in LIGA MX | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Orlando City have transferred defender Rodrigo Schlegel to Mexican first-division side Atlas, the club ann...

DECEMBER 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Rodrigo Schlegel - Completes sixth season with Orlando Schlegel made 32 starts in 32 appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Schlegel delivered another dependable season for Orlando, highlighted by career-best numbers. He started all 32 matches played, posting 174 clearances and 24 blocks, both personal highs, along with 45 tackles and five clean sheets. Entering the final year of his contract, his consistency makes him a strong candidate for an extension beyond 2026.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

David Brekalo - Makes 30 appearances in 2025 Brekalo made 28 starts in 30 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.

Impact Brekalo overcame an injury-hit start to 2025 to cement himself as Orlando's first-choice left back. He contributed one goal and two assists while recording 122 clearances and 47 tackles. After an injury-plagued 2024, this season marked a strong rebound, positioning him as a favorite to retain his starting role heading into 2026.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan McGuire - Shoulder injury hindered 2025 season McGuire recorded seven starts in 19 appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS Season.

Impact McGuire's 2025 season was disrupted after undergoing shoulder surgery in June, sidelining him for three months. In the 816 minutes he managed, the forward scored three goals and provided two assists on 21 shots, while creating 21 chances. When fit, McGuire typically serves in a rotational role and has yet to secure a consistent starting spot since joining Orlando in 2023.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Muriel - 14 goal contributions for Orlando Muriel made 25 starts in 34 appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Muriel secured a more consistent starting role in 2025, delivering solid numbers during his second MLS season. He finished with nine goals and five assists, while creating 46 chances and recording 32 tackles. As he enters the final year of his contract, Muriel remains a reliable attacking option for 2026, but his long-term future with the club is in doubt due to inconsistent performances and uncertainty over the past two seasons.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Pasalic - Ranks up 12 goals in 2025 Pasalic recorded 33 starts in 34 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.

Impact Pasalic delivered a strong debut season in MLS, meeting expectations as a creative and attacking force. He scored 12 goals and added five assists, while generating 47 chances for his teammates. Defensively, he contributed 25 tackles and sent in 46 crosses, 15 of which were accurate. Bringing top-tier experience from Croatia's Euro 2024 squad, Pasalic now aims to maintain this level of performance to secure a spot on the 2026 World Cup roster.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami CF Academy U-14s Set to Feature in the 2025 El Arbolito Cup in Austin, Texas | Inter Miami CF The Inter Miami CF Academy’s U-14 team is headed to Austin, Texas to participate in the fifth edition of El Arbolito Cup hosted by Austin FC...

DECEMBER 11 • INTERMIAMICF.COM

CF Montréal acquire Dagur Dan Thórhallsson from Orlando City | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - MTL receive: Dagur Dan Thórhallsson - ORL receive: Up to $625k GAM, sell-on % CF Montréal have acquired def...

DECEMBER 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Robin Jansson - Re-signs with Orlando Jansson has signed a new contract with Orlando, according to his club.

Impact Jansson was still in negotiations this week after his option was declined by Orlando and has landed a deal with the club, inking a contract through the 2027 season. This comes after he held a starting role this campaign, starting in all 31 of his appearances. He should maintain this role moving into next season, seemingly his spot to lose.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

U.S. Soccer Spotlight: Alex Freeman Keeps Impressing His Super Bowl-Winning Dad

U.S. men's national team player Alex Freeman has his Super Bowl-winning dad Antonio Freeman catching some World Cup fever ahead of next summ...

NOVEMBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

U.S. Soccer Spotlight: Alex Freeman Keeps Impressing His Super Bowl-Winning Dad

Alex Freeman boosts World Cup prospects after USMNT, Orlando City breakout | MLSSoccer.com From winning MLS Young Player of the Year to emerging with the US men’s national team, Alex Freeman had a 2025 to remember.

NOVEMBER 21 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Alex Freeman Shines For USMNT In Rout Over UruguayThe Orlando City SC fullback scored his first international goals in the win at Raymond James Stadium The Orlando City SC fullback scored his first international goals in the win at Raymond James Stadium

NOVEMBER 19 • USSOCCER.COM

Pedro Gallese, César Araújo depart Orlando City: Year-end roster decisions | MLSSoccer.com Orlando City will have a new starting goalkeeper in 2026, as club legend Pedro Gallese is out of contract and eligible for free agency.

NOVEMBER 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Alex Freeman - Option exercised Freeman's option for 2026 was picked up, Orlando announced.

Impact Freeman's option for 2026 was picked up after the defender pulled off a brilliant campaign. He was a huge part of the team, scoring six goals and adding three assists while making 30 appearances (27 starts.) The defender is arguably the most important part of the first team heading into 2026.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Ojeda - Option picked up Ojeda's contract option for 2026 was picked up, Orlando announced.

Impact Ojeda is set to return to Orlando in 2026 off the back of his best season with the club. The forward scored 16 goals and added nine assists last season while playing 2,777 minutes, all career-highs. Ojeda's brilliant campaign should be enough to earn him a large role in 2026 once more, with sky-high upside.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Joran Gerbet - Option picked up for 2026 Gerbet's contract option for 2026 was picked up, Orlando announced.

Impact Gerbet is returning to Orlando in 2026 after his contract option was picked up. There's a good chance he will miss a large portion of the 2026 campaign after his ACL injury. The midfielder was a big part of the starting XI prior to his injury and should be back in that role when he's back to full fitness.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Eduard Atuesta - Set to return Atuesta's contract option for 2026 was picked up and he will remain in Orlando, Orlando announced.

Impact Atuesta is set to return to Orlando in 2026 after his first season with the club. The midfielder was excellent in 2025, totaling six assists and making 29 appearances after moving from LAFC. With his contract option picked up he projects as a major part of the first team once more.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yutaro Tsukada - Option picked up Tsukada (knee) will return to Orlando in 2026 with his contract option picked up, Orlando announced.

Impact Tsukada missed the entirety of 2025 with a knee injury, but will be back with the club in 2026. He's made just three appearances for Orlando, coming off the bench three times in 2024. Tsukada will hope to get fit and get a full pre-season before 2026.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Spicer - Returning to Orlando Spicer will return to Orlando in 2026 after his contract option was picked up, Orlando announced.

Impact Spicer is returning to Orlando in 2026 after an extremely productive stint with the club. He had two goals and two assists in nine appearances in 2025 after moving from Toronto. That sort of efficiency earned Spicer at least one more year with Orlando.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Angulo - Option picked up Angulo will be back for 2026 after his contract option was picked up, Orlando announced.

Impact Angulo is returning to Orlando in 2026 after his contract option was exercised. The midfielder had a disappointing 2025 campaign, providing only four assists. Still, he's been one of the best players in the team throughout his years with Orlando, so the hope is that he gets back to form in 2026.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Orlando City sign M Wilder Cartagena to new contract Deadspin | Orlando City sign M Wilder Cartagena to new contract

NOVEMBER 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

Orlando City sign Wilder Cartagena to new contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Orlando City have signed midfielder Wilder Cartagena to a new contract through 2026 with an option for 20...

NOVEMBER 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Wilder Cartagena - Returning to Orlando Cartagena (Achilles) has signed a new contract with Orlando, according to the club.

Impact Cartagena has reestablished his link with Orlando and will remain with the team, as the midfielder signed a one-year deal for 2026 with an option for 2027. This comes after the midfielder failed to find the field this season, suffering a torn Achilles in February that ended his campaign. He has started in 20 of his 80 appearances with the club while bagging three goals and three assists, likely to resume a starting role once fit again.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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