Orlando City SC All-Time Roster
Orlando City SC's player history spans the club's championship-winning years in USL Pro and its expansion into Major League Soccer. This page highlights first-team players who became captains, record holders, award winners, fan favorites, or important members of trophy-winning teams.
USL Pro Era
Orlando City entered USL Pro in 2011 and won five trophies in four seasons. Several players from those teams helped establish the club's identity before its move to MLS.
| Player | Position | Orlando City significance |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Gallardo | Goalkeeper | Longtime USL captain and foundational Lion |
| Rob Valentino | Defender | Defensive leader during the championship era |
| Luke Boden | Defender | Played in both the USL and MLS eras |
| James O'Connor | Midfielder | Veteran leader who later coached Orlando City |
| Kevin Molino | Midfielder | Two-time USL Pro MVP and prolific attacking player |
| Jamie Watson | Midfielder | Key contributor and prominent club personality |
| Dennis Chin | Forward | 2012 USL Pro scoring champion |
| Dom Dwyer | Forward | Scored four goals in the 2013 USL Pro Championship Final |
MLS Era
The Lions joined MLS in 2015 with Kaká as their first Designated Player. Later squads produced the club's first MLS-era trophy in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup and its first Eastern Conference Final appearance in 2024.
| Player | Position | Orlando City significance |
|---|---|---|
| Kaká | Midfielder | First MLS captain and first Designated Player |
| Cyle Larin | Forward | Set the MLS rookie scoring record in 2015 |
| Kevin Molino | Midfielder | Connected the USL and inaugural MLS teams |
| Nani | Forward | Captain and central figure in the club's first MLS playoff teams |
| Mauricio Pereyra | Midfielder | Captain and creative leader |
| Pedro Gallese | Goalkeeper | Club leader in MLS-era goalkeeper appearances and clean sheets |
| Robin Jansson | Defender | Long-serving defender and captain |
| Facundo Torres | Forward | 2022 U.S. Open Cup winner and leading attacker |
| Martín Ojeda | Midfielder | Prominent attacking midfielder in the 2020s |
| Duncan McGuire | Forward | MLS SuperDraft selection and American scoring standout |
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Kaká
The Brazilian World Cup winner gave the expansion club an internationally recognized centerpiece. Kaká captained Orlando in its first three MLS seasons and scored the first MLS goal in club history.
Kevin Molino
Molino was one of the defining players of Orlando's rise. He won USL Pro MVP honors in 2012 and 2014, then remained with the club for its first two MLS seasons.
Pedro Gallese
Gallese became the club's most accomplished MLS-era goalkeeper after arriving in 2020. His shot-stopping helped Orlando reach the MLS is Back Tournament Final, win the 2022 U.S. Open Cup, and become a consistent playoff team.