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Orlando City SC has signed Brazilian forward Tiago Souza from Esporte Clube Bahia as a U22 Initiative player through the 2027-28 season, adding a versatile and energetic attacker to their roster for the upcoming MLS season.
Orlando City SC has signed Spanish defender Adrián Marín from Sporting Clube de Braga, adding experienced versatility to their back line with a contract through 2026 and an option for 2027, pending visa and transfer approvals.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami CF's 5-0 victory over Orlando City SC, bringing his total to four braces since joining MLS last summer. His first goal came after a wild sequence, and he now has 3 goals and 2 assists in three matches this season. Inter Miami will next face Nashville SC in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup.
The head referee for the Inter Miami vs. Orlando City SC match was changed due to a potential conflict of interest, as the original referee was seen wearing an Inter Miami jersey on social media. This comes amid a labor dispute between the Professional Soccer Referees Association and the Professional Referee Organization, leading to a scramble for replacement officials. The incident highlights the importance of unbiased officiating, especially in high-stakes matches involving star players like Lionel Messi.
Orlando City SC has loaned forward Duncan McGuire to Blackburn Rovers of the English Football League Championship for six months with an option to buy. The 22-year-old, who made 24 starts in 36 appearances for the Lions in his rookie campaign, expressed excitement about the opportunity to test himself abroad and thanked his teammates, coaches, and the front office at Orlando City for their support. McGuire was the sixth overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft and had a successful senior season at Creighton University before joining Orlando City.
Inter&Co, a financial and digital commerce services provider, has secured long-term naming rights for Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride's home venue, now known as Inter&Co Stadium. The partnership marks the first international naming rights deal for the club and the first time a financial institution with Latin-American roots has owned the naming rights of a major stadium in the United States. The agreement includes technology upgrades to the venue, plans for world-class entertainment events, and a commitment to the community through financial literacy programs.
The Columbus Crew defeated Orlando City SC 2-0 in overtime to advance to the MLS Cup Eastern Conference Final. Christian Ramírez, a substitute, scored the winning goal three minutes into extra time. The victory marked the Crew's first postseason win on the road since 2002 and their first win against Orlando City this year. The Crew's defense kept Orlando City scoreless throughout the match, and goalkeeper Patrick Schulte made three crucial saves in overtime. The Crew will now face FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Final.
The Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs continue with the Conference Semifinals, with Eastern Conference matches taking place on Saturday, Nov. 25, and Western Conference matches on Sunday, Nov. 26. The winners of the Round One Best-of-3 series will face off in single-elimination matches, with extra time and penalties if necessary. The four winners will advance to the Conference Finals on Dec. 2-3, leading up to the MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 9. Matches can be watched on Apple TV via the MLS Season Pass.
Inter Miami CF is set to host rivals Orlando City SC in the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday. Inter Miami will look to continue their strong form after victories over Cruz Azul and Atlanta United in the group stage. Spanish defender Jordi Alba, a former FC Barcelona player, could make his debut for Inter Miami. Orlando City SC enters the match after defeating the Houston Dynamo and Santos Laguna. A win for Inter Miami would secure their spot in the Round of 16 and eliminate Orlando City.