\n Team Snapshot<\/p>\n
Orlando<\/a> were among the busiest teams this winter, adding two 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> hopefuls in goalkeeper Maxime Cr\u00e9peau<\/a> (Canada) and midfielder Braian Ojeda<\/a> (Paraguay) alongside a trio of U22 Initiative signings from Brazil.<\/p>\n They join a roster led by Designated Players Marco Pa\u0161ali\u0107<\/a> and Mart\u00edn Ojeda<\/a>, who combined for 28g\/20a last season. Pa\u0161ali\u0107 (Croatia) is another World Cup hopeful, while Ojeda was arguably Best XI-caliber in 2025.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Orlando transferred homegrown defender Alex Freeman<\/a> to LaLiga side Villarreal. The 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year<\/a> could start for the United States<\/a> at this summer’s World Cup.<\/p>\n This all unfolds as Orlando chase a seventh straight Audi MLS Cup Playoffs trip under head coach Oscar Pareja.<\/p>\n \n Key Signings<\/p>\n Maxime Cr\u00e9peau: The Canadian international goalkeeper signed with Orlando in free agency after time with the Portland Timbers<\/a>. \n Predictions<\/p>\n Apple TV talent predict the 2026 regular season for Orlando City.<\/p>\n Andr\u00e9s Agulla:\u00a07th in Eastern Conference \n New Kit<\/p>\n
\nBraian Ojeda: The Paraguay international was acquired from Real Salt Lake<\/a>, bringing MLS experience to Orlando’s midfield.
\nLuis Ot\u00e1vio: Ot\u00e1vio<\/a> adds depth to the Lions’ midfield. He is a U22 Initiative signing from Brazilian S\u00e9rie A side Internacional.
\nIago Teodoro: Iago<\/a> captained Brazil at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The U22 Initiative signing and center back also helped Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo win several titles.
\nTiago: Arriving via the U22 Initiative, Tiago<\/a> brings speed and creativity after emerging at Brazilian S\u00e9rie A side Bahia.<\/p>\n
\nMarcelo Balboa: 10th in Eastern Conference
\nMax Bretos: 3rd in Eastern Conference
\nSteve Cangialosi: 10th in Eastern Conference
\nDaniel Chapela: 7th in Eastern Conference
\nMiguel Gallardo: 7th in Eastern Conference
\nMichele Giannone: 7th in Eastern Conference
\nTony Husband: 8th in Eastern Conference
\nSacha Kljestan: 12th in Eastern Conference
\nKaylyn Kyle:\u00a07th in Eastern Conference
\nLori Lindsey: 8th in Eastern Conference
\nDax McCarty: 9th in Eastern Conference
\nSammy Sadovnik: 8th in Eastern Conference
\nBruno Vain: 4th in Eastern Conference
\nBradley Wright-Phillips: 12th in Eastern Conference<\/p>\n