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Just as a note, Martín Ojeda is sick, which is why he's not in the team tonight.
14.02.2026 23:37 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
“Finally, I'm 100% now, so I'm excited to get the season started."
After two shoulder surgeries in six months, Duncan McGuire is ready for a bounce back 2026 with @OrlandoCitySC.com
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"I'm just trying to be myself, and I feel like they've been welcoming with open arms, which has been fantastic."
I sat down with @ORLPride.com defender Hannah Anderson to talk preseason, her move to Orlando and much more.
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"I tell myself I belong every day. I belong at this level. And if I'm not there today, I'm going to be there tomorrow."
I sat down with @OrlandoCitySC.com rookie Nolan Miller to talk about his preseason so far, his mentality, and his belief in himself.
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Had a nice chat with Hailie Mace this past week about her first few weeks in Orlando ⬇️
11.02.2026 18:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Details pulled from the deep ⚓️
The Sunken Treasure Kit dives into Florida’s storied coastline and the legend of the 1715 Treasure Fleet. Inspired by sea exploration and the pursuit of gold, it’s our first-ever predominantly gold jersey 🦁
"It's an unreal feeling to be back here, but now wearing the crest and wearing the jersey."
From watching the team 11 years ago to signing a contract with @OrlandoCitySC.com, I caught up with rookie Harvey Sarajian on his first few weeks as a pro.
www.orlandocitysc.com/news/rookie-...
A fun note about Iago:
He will be the first-ever Orlando City player to wear the number 57.
NEWS: @OrlandoCitySC.com has a new Brazilian centerback.
The Lions acquired defender Iago from CR Flamengo as a U22 player through the 2028-29 MLS season, pending receipt of his P‑1 visa and International Transfer Certificate.
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NEWS: @OrlandoCitySC.com has signed centerback and 9th overall MLS SuperDraft pick Nolan Miller through the 2026 MLS season with option years in 2027, 2027–28 and 2028–29.
More: www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando...
NEWS: @OrlandoCitySC.com captain Robin Jansson suffered a Jones fracture in his 5th metatarsal in his right foot and underwent successful surgery to repair it.
He is expected to return to play later this spring.
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NEWS: @OrlandoCitySC.com captain Robin Jansson suffered a Jones fracture in his 5th metatarsal in his right foot and underwent successful surgery to repair it.
He is expected to return to play later this spring.
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Today marks the opening of The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub, the new pop-up bar from @OrlandoCitySC.com & @ORLPride.com
The space features rare memorabilia from both teams, including kits, historical items & much more.
More info + open & close times ⬇️
www.orlandocitysc.com/thefinalwhis...
"We want to work all together for the main objective, which is to win. It's that simple."
I sat down with @OrlandoCitySC.com goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau to talk about joining the Lions, the upcoming World Cup and his main philosophy in net.
📝: www.orlandocitysc.com/news/new-lio...
NEWS: Homegrown defender Alex Freeman is La Liga bound as @OrlandoCitySC.com transfers him to Villarreal CF for a club‑record fee for a Homegrown Player.
The Lions will retain a sell‑on percentage in the event of a future move.
More: www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando...
"While we're disappointed, we're also really encouraged, and we're gonna build on what we did last year and not feel that way again.”
The @ORLPride.com are back and ready to hit the ground running here in 2026.
My story from week one of Pride training:
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NEWS: The @ORLPride.com have signed former FSU Soccer forward Solai Washington through the 2027 season, with a mutual option for the 2028 season.
More: www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/o...
NEWS: The @ORLPride.com have signed Orlando Pride has signed F Seven Castain from TCU, GK Cara Martin from Georgetown and defender Nicole Payne from the Portland Thorns to one-year contracts.
More: www.orlandocitysc.com/pride/news/o...
NEWS: @OrlandoCitySC.com has signed their 5th overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, forward Harvey Sarajian, to a first-team contract through the 2027-28 Major League Soccer season, with club options for 2028-29, 2029-30 and 2030-31.
More: www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando...
Tincho is in for the long haul.
I sat down with @orlandocitysc.com DP Martín Ojeda to talk about his commitment to the Lions through 2029 and how his family played a big part in his decision.
✍️: www.orlandocitysc.com/news/tincho-...
A long-term commitment from Ticho to stay in Orlando.
I'll have a sit-down interview with Orlando's top scorer coming out later today on why he signed for the long haul.
Now official.
Muriel, in his 84 appearances for the Lions, scored 17 goals and added 18 assists.
Orlando now has an open DP spot to utilize heading into the season.
"I'm not stepping into a rebuild. We're looking at refining the amazing foundation that's in place."
I sat down with new @orlpride.com VP of Soccer Ops and GM Caitlin Carducci to talk about her background and her vision for the Pride heading into 2026 and beyond.
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Press conference incoming for new Pride GM Caitlin Carducci
13.01.2026 20:04 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NEWS: The @ORLPride.com have their new GM.
Caitlin Carducci, former GM of the Kansas City Current for the past 19 months, will now take up the role of VP of Soccer Operations & GM for Orlando.
She previously worked with US Soccer and the NWSL league office.
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"Last year, it was not good enough. I think that is a sour thing that we have at the moment, is that we aim for the bigger prize. It's nothing else."
@OrlandoCitySC.com HC Oscar Pareja is looking to set the tone early in 2026, following a disappointing end to the 2025 season.
Story:
Day one of @OrlandoCitySC.com training is all wrapped up.
Stay tuned for comments from Martín Ojeda and Oscar Pareja later today
“Emily requested the opportunity to consider other options, and while she will be missed, we pride ourselves on being a club that supports players' personal ambitions or choices, on and off the field."
- Pride HC Seb Hines.
NEWS: The @ORLPride.com have announced that defender Emily Sams is being traded to Angel City FC for a club-record $650,000 in intraleague transfer funds. It is the second-highest total in league history and a record sum for a defender.
More on the record trade for the Pride:
The 2026 @OrlandoCitySC.com preseason schedule is live!
The Lions will play 4 scrimmages vs Lexington SC, Nashville SC, FC Cincinnati, and Colorado Rapids, and will also spend a week in Mexico for training camp.
The game vs the Rapids is open to STM's, the rest are closed-door.
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