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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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

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

Deadspin | Orlando City's Alex Freeman wins MLS Young Player of Year Deadspin | Orlando City's Alex Freeman wins MLS Young Player of Year

OCTOBER 31 • DEADSPIN.COM

USMNT Breakthrough Talent Named MLS Young Player of the Year U.S. men’s national team defender Alex Freeman won the MLS Young Player of the Year award after a breakout season with Orlando City.

OCTOBER 30 • SI.COM

Orlando City's Alex Freeman wins MLS Young Player of Year Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman was named the 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year on Thursday.The 21-year-old right back contributed six...

OCTOBER 30 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Orlando City's Alex Freeman named 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year | MLSSoccer.com Alex Freeman has been named the 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year, rewarding the right back's breakout season with Orlando City.

OCTOBER 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

What now? Orlando City, Real Salt Lake fall in Wild Card matches | MLSSoccer.com Our annual collection of post-mortems rolls on with the two Wild Card losers, Orlando City and Real Salt Lake.

OCTOBER 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Martin Ojeda - Four crosses to end campaign Ojeda registered two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Ojeda had a decent effort with his two shots and four crosses Wedensday, although it was not enough to earn his club a win. He ends the season in his regular starting role, starting in 31 of his 34 appearances this season. He would earn a new career best in goals and goal contributions since joining the club in 2023, recording 16 goals on 107 shots and nine assists on 98 chances created.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Marin - Ends season with assists Marin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 loss against Chicago Fire.

Impact Marin came off the bench Wednesday as a late reinforcement for Orlando, earning 14 minutes of play in the loss. He would find an assist late to ease the pain a bit, finding Tyrese Spicer in the 89th minute of the contest. The defender would only earn four starts in six appearances after joining the club, with this being his first goal contribution, hopeful to grow his role heading into the next campaign.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Spicer - Goal from bench 'Spicer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Chicago Fire.

Impact Spicer would appear from the bench for 34 minutes in Wednesday's season finale, continuing in his rotational role. He would score a late consolation goal in the club's eventual loss, finding the back of the net in the 89th minute. He would only start in two of his nine appearances after joining Orlando, scoring two goals and two assists.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Concedes three in playoff exit Gallese recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 loss against Chicago Fire.

Impact Gallese would record five saves Wednesday but was unable to stop Chicago enough to keep Orlando's season alive, allowing three in the loss. He ends the season on a massive 16-match streak without a clean sheet, ending with eight. He would hold the starting role the whole season with 33 starts in 33 appearances, recording 52 goals allowed and 112 saves.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

The Union will face Chicago in the playoffs after the Fire knocked out Orlando City Brian Gutiérrez and Hugo Cuypers scored the goals that delivered the Fire their first playoff win since 2009.

OCTOBER 23 • INQUIRER.COM