FC Cincinnati and star forward Luca Orellano have reportedly agreed to a contract extension on the eve of their MLS season opener.On Friday, Major League Soccer insider Tom Bogert reported that FC Cincinnati and Orellano agreed to a five-year extension through 2029.FC Cincinnati has not confirmed the deal. The Orange and Blue open their 2025 MLS slate against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday at TQL Stadium.In 33 matches last season, Orellano scored 10 goals and chipped in seven assists, finishing second on the club behind Luciano Acosta in both categories.Prior to joining FC Cincinnati in 2024, Orellano played for Vasco de Gama in Brazil for the 2023 season and Velez Sarsfield in Argentina from 2018-22.The reported extension for Orellano comes amid a busy stretch for FC Cincinnati, which recently traded Acosta to Dallas and acquired former MVP finalist Evander da Silva Ferreira from Portland.Evander, a Brazilian native, has spent the last two seasons in Portland, where he compiled 43 goal contributions (24 goals, 24 assists) in 55 MLS starts.In each of his two seasons in Portland, Evander led the team in goals and goal contributions. Last year, he netted 15 goals and added 19 assists.
FC Cincinnati and star forward Luca Orellano have reportedly agreed to a contract extension on the eve of their MLS season opener.
On Friday, Major League Soccer insider Tom Bogert reported that FC Cincinnati and Orellano agreed to a five-year extension through 2029.
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FC Cincinnati has not confirmed the deal. The Orange and Blue open their 2025 MLS slate against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday at TQL Stadium.
In 33 matches last season, Orellano scored 10 goals and chipped in seven assists, finishing second on the club behind Luciano Acosta in both categories.
Prior to joining FC Cincinnati in 2024, Orellano played for Vasco de Gama in Brazil for the 2023 season and Velez Sarsfield in Argentina from 2018-22.
The reported extension for Orellano comes amid a busy stretch for FC Cincinnati, which recently traded Acosta to Dallas and acquired former MVP finalist Evander da Silva Ferreira from Portland.
Evander, a Brazilian native, has spent the last two seasons in Portland, where he compiled 43 goal contributions (24 goals, 24 assists) in 55 MLS starts.
In each of his two seasons in Portland, Evander led the team in goals and goal contributions. Last year, he netted 15 goals and added 19 assists.
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