ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire is heading to Houston in exchange for $600,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money, $400,000 in GAM in 2027 and $250,000 in 2027-28 GAM, the Lions announced Friday.
If McGuire achieves targeted performance-based metrics, the club could receive up to $1.15 million more.
Orlando City also will retain a sell-on percentage if there is a future transfer.
McGuire, 25, was selected by Orlando City sixth overall in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft. In 109 appearances across all competitions during his career, he has recorded 32 goals and nine assists.
“Duncan has meant a great deal to this club since the day he arrived in Orlando,” Orlando City SC General Manager & Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira said. “His resilience, determination and willingness to fight through challenges both on and off the field have earned the respect of everyone throughout our organization. He has played a major role in our success over the last several years, and when the opportunity arose, we wanted to ensure it was a move that made sense for both Duncan and the Club. We’re grateful for everything he has given to Orlando City and wish him and his family nothing but success in this next chapter.”
In other news, Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau has been selected for the MLS All-Star Week Challenge on July 28 in Charlotte, N.C. He previously had been chosen to compete in the MLS All-Star Game on July 29.
In the All-Star Week Challenge, top players from Major League Soccer, Mexico’s Liga MX, and MLS NEXT Pro will compete. The skills challenges will include the All-Star Shooting Challenge, All-Star Passing Challenge, All-Star Goalie Wars, All-Star Crossbar Challenge and the MLS vs. Liga MX Relay Challenge.