{"id":119847,"date":"2026-01-15T23:35:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/119847\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:35:29","slug":"martin-ojeda-signs-new-contract-with-orlando-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/119847\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Ojeda signs new contract with Orlando City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMartin Ojeda has extended his stay with Orlando City after signing a new contract, the team announced on Thursday. Tincho, as he\u2019s commonly called by his teammates, penned a new deal with the Lions through the 2028-2029 season with a club option for the following season. \u201cThis is a major move for us as we enter our next competitive cycle,\u201d said Ricardo Moreira, Orlando City SC general manager &amp; sporting director. \u201cMart\u00edn is central to our attacking identity. He is a consistent creator, proven match-winner and emotional leader whose presence elevates everyone around him. He has set numerous club records during his time here, and this renewal reflects both his sustained excellence and our commitment to building a roster with long-term flexibility. We\u2019re thrilled to keep Mart\u00edn in purple as we continue our push for trophies.\u201d The team\u2019s Designated Player out of Argentina scored a career-high 20 goals in 2025. His previous contract ran through the 2026 season, which included an option year for 2027. Ojeda, 27, joined Orlando in 2023 from Argentine club Godoy Cruz. He has since made 130 appearances in all competitions for the Lions, including 33 goals and 42 assists. &#8220;It\u2019s an honor to renew and continue being part of this club until 2029,\u201d said Ojeda. \u201cWe will keep working with ambition and commitment, always showing up and giving everything to defend these colors. Let\u2019s keep growing together.\u201d\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Martin Ojeda has extended his stay with Orlando City after signing a new contract, the team announced on Thursday. <\/p>\n<p>Tincho, as he\u2019s commonly called by his teammates, penned a new deal with the Lions through the 2028-2029 season with a club option for the following season. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a major move for us as we enter our next competitive cycle,\u201d said Ricardo Moreira, Orlando City SC general manager &amp; sporting director. \u201cMart\u00edn is central to our attacking identity. He is a consistent creator, proven match-winner and emotional leader whose presence elevates everyone around him. He has set numerous club records during his time here, and this renewal reflects both his sustained excellence and our commitment to building a roster with long-term flexibility. We\u2019re thrilled to keep Mart\u00edn in purple as we continue our push for trophies.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The team\u2019s Designated Player out of Argentina scored a career-high 20 goals in 2025. <\/p>\n<p>His previous contract ran through the 2026 season, which included an option year for 2027. <\/p>\n<p>Ojeda, 27, joined Orlando in 2023 from Argentine club Godoy Cruz. He has since made 130 appearances in all competitions for the Lions, including 33 goals and 42 assists. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s an honor to renew and continue being part of this club until 2029,\u201d said Ojeda. \u201cWe will keep working with ambition and commitment, always showing up and giving everything to defend these colors. 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