ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2025) \u2013\u00a0Orlando City SC announced today the transfer of defender Rodrigo Schlegel to Atlas F.C. of Liga MX, Mexico\u2019s top division.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Rodrigo has been an incredible part of our history,” said Ricardo Moreira, Orlando City SC General Manager & Sporting Director. “His commitment, passion and leadership have left a lasting mark on this Club. From his unforgettable role in our first playoff win to helping us lift our first trophy in our MLS era, Rodrigo has given everything to Orlando City. We are deeply grateful for all he has done, both on and off the field, and wish him\u00a0and his family\u00a0the very best in this next chapter of his career.” \u00a0<\/p>\n
Schlegel, 28, made\u00a0155\u00a0starts in\u00a0180\u00a0appearances for the Lions across all competitions, scoring four goals and providing one assist in that span. The Remedios de Escalada, Argentina, native leaves\u00a0Orlando City\u00a0ranked\u00a0fourth all-time\u00a0in\u00a0appearances\u00a0across all competitions. In 2025, Schlegel made 40 appearances, all starts, and tallied one goal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Argentine defender joined the Lions on loan ahead of the 2020 MLS campaign after starting his career at Racing Club of Argentina\u2019s Primera Divisi\u00f3n.\u00a0That year, he\u00a0helped\u00a0Orlando City\u00a0secure\u00a0its\u00a0first-ever\u00a0Audi\u00a0MLS\u00a0Cup\u00a0Playoffs\u00a0win,\u00a0memorably\u00a0stepping\u00a0in\u00a0as goalkeeper\u00a0during\u00a0a\u00a0dramatic\u00a0penalty shootout. He\u00a0went on to\u00a0play a\u00a0key a role\u00a0as\u00a0the Club\u00a0won\u00a0the\u00a02022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup\u2014Orlando City\u2019s\u00a0first\u00a0MLS-era\u00a0trophy\u2014and\u00a0helped the Lions reach\u00a0six consecutive\u00a0postseason\u00a0appearances,\u00a0the league\u2019s longest\u00a0active streak.<\/p>\n
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