Orlando City signed midfielder Eduard Atuesta to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30 ​on Thursday.

The 28-year-old Colombian international ‌recorded seven assists in 28 regular season matches (25 starts) during his first season with the Lions in 2025.

“This is an important move ‌for ​our club as we ⁠continue shaping a ⁠squad built for sustained success,” general manager and sporting director Ricardo Moreira said.

“Eduard brings a level of intelligence, composure ​and leadership that defines how we want to play. His professionalism and ⁠influence on the ⁠group, both tactically and in ​the locker room, have been exceptional. We’re ​proud of the impact he’s made here ‌in Orlando, and we look forward to him continuing to anchor our midfield for years to come.”

Atuesta has ⁠recorded 11 goals and 36 assists in 152 career MLS matches (134 starts) with Los Angeles FC (2018-21, ⁠2024) ‌and Orlando City. He made ⁠the MLS Best XI in ​2019 ‌and was an MLS All-Star ​in 2021 ⁠and won a Supporters’ Shield (2019) and U.S. Open Cup (2024) with LAFC.

Orlando opens the 2026 MLS regular season at home Saturday night against Red Bull New York.

–Field ​Level Media