ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2025) \u2014 Orlando City B has signed midfielder Justin Hylton from the Orlando City Academy to a two-year MLS NEXT Pro contract, keeping him with the Club through the 2027 season. At\u00a018\u00a0years old, Hylton becomes the latest homegrown talent to advance along Orlando City\u2019s development pathway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJustin is a player\u00a0that adapted really well to our system of play\u00a0in just a short period of time,\u201d said Ricardo Moreira, Orlando City SC General Manager & Sporting Director. \u201cHe showed\u00a0consistent growth\u00a0in all positions he was\u00a0tested and proved his value as a\u00a0team player\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0real\u00a0hunger to improve every day. We believe his addition strengthens our group at Orlando City B, and\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0excited to see him continue to develop and make an impact at the MLS NEXT Pro level.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n
During the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro regular season, Hylton made 14 appearances for Orlando City B, including six starts. He made his professional debut on June 1, 2025, against Chattanooga FC, where he recorded his first goal contribution, an assist on the game-winning goal in second-half stoppage time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hylton\u2019s signing underscores Orlando City\u2019s commitment to nurturing young talent through its integrated development system, which connects the Academy, Orlando City B and the First Team.<\/p>\n
TRANSACTION: Orlando City B signs Orlando City Academy midfielder Justin Hylton to a two-year MLS NEXT Pro contract through 2027.<\/p>\n
\n Justin Hylton\u00a0<\/p>\n
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