When Orlando City was searching for a left winger before the start of the 2025 season, Tyrese Spicer was the player the team’s scouting department identified later that summer as the right fit. Spicer fit the bill. He was a left-footed player with pace and an eye toward goal. Having to adapt quickly to Oscar Pareja’s way of playing football, Spicer provided much-needed depth to Orlando’s left wing toward the latter portion of the season. On Saturday, Spicer penned a new contract with Orlando City, extending his stay through the 2027-2028 season with an option year for the 2028-2029 season. “In his short time with us, Tyrese has already shown the qualities that make him a special player. His pace, creativity and commitment have brought a new possibilities and quality to our attack,” said Orlando City SC General Manager and Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira. “We believe he has an incredibly bright future here in Orlando, and we’re thrilled to have him as part of our long-term plans as we continue to push for success.”Spicer, 25, still had a 2027 option following the conclusion of his previous contract at the end of the 2026 season. He joined Orlando from Toronto FC last summer via a trade. The news means continued depth to Orlando’s left wing, which is also occupied by Ivan Angulo and new arrival Tiago Souza. Related: Orlando City acquires, signs Tiago Souza to U-22 Initiative deal The Lions still find themselves this offseason having to be creative when it comes to working around a tight salary cap. Orlando City general manager Ricardo Moreira told WESH 2 recently that the team plans to be aggressive this winter amid MLS free agency and the opening of the January transfer window. The team is still needing to find a starting goalkeeper after moving on from Pedro Gallese. Offseason highlightsOrlando City announces year-end roster decisionsPedro Gallese departs Orlando CityWilder Cartagena signs new contractRobin Jansson extends stayLions ‘aggressive’ in the offseasonMike Gramajo is an Assignment Editor and Sportswriter at WESH 2, who has covered the Orlando soccer scene since 2012. You can follow his coverage over on X and Instagram.

When Orlando City was searching for a left winger before the start of the 2025 season, Tyrese Spicer was the player the team’s scouting department identified later that summer as the right fit.

Spicer fit the bill. He was a left-footed player with pace and an eye toward goal.

Having to adapt quickly to Oscar Pareja’s way of playing football, Spicer provided much-needed depth to Orlando’s left wing toward the latter portion of the season.

On Saturday, Spicer penned a new contract with Orlando City, extending his stay through the 2027-2028 season with an option year for the 2028-2029 season.

“In his short time with us, Tyrese has already shown the qualities that make him a special player. His pace, creativity and commitment have brought a new possibilities and quality to our attack,” said Orlando City SC General Manager and Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira. “We believe he has an incredibly bright future here in Orlando, and we’re thrilled to have him as part of our long-term plans as we continue to push for success.”

Spicer, 25, still had a 2027 option following the conclusion of his previous contract at the end of the 2026 season. He joined Orlando from Toronto FC last summer via a trade.

The news means continued depth to Orlando’s left wing, which is also occupied by Ivan Angulo and new arrival Tiago Souza.

Related: Orlando City acquires, signs Tiago Souza to U-22 Initiative deal

The Lions still find themselves this offseason having to be creative when it comes to working around a tight salary cap.

Orlando City general manager Ricardo Moreira told WESH 2 recently that the team plans to be aggressive this winter amid MLS free agency and the opening of the January transfer window.

The team is still needing to find a starting goalkeeper after moving on from Pedro Gallese.

Offseason highlights

Mike Gramajo is an Assignment Editor and Sportswriter at WESH 2, who has covered the Orlando soccer scene since 2012. You can follow his coverage over on X and Instagram.