Why should Orlando Believe in MLS?

There are many reasons to support bringing the second major league franchise to Central Florida.

• $1.2 billion economic impact over 30 years
• 2nd major league sports franchise
• 890 jobs for construction of facility / 250 jobs for ongoing operations
• Opportunity to present new events including college soccer, NCAA Final Four Soccer, International friendlies, concerts, and more
• Increases Orlando’s awareness nationally and internationally through media coverage of games

Soccer…The World’s Game.

In case you didn’t know already, soccer has arrived in the US.

• #1 participation sport in the US
• #3 most attended sport
• #2 favorite professional sport among those aged 12-24
• #1 favorite professional sport among Hispanics.

We believe soccer is the future of sports in the US, do you?

“There is a time-stamp on this project” – Phil Rawlins, Orlando City President

The MLS has gone on record to say that they will expand in two markets in the South-east.  Right now, Orlando is considered the front runner. Other markets have expressed an interest in gaining a franchise.  Now is the time to claim our franchise! 

$85 million in Private Funding

Orlando City has made a commitment to fund over half of the total project for franchise fees and stadium construction, and is committed to cost overruns.