United States: Orlando (Florida) become 21^st MLS franchise, debut in 2015

Orlando City have become the twenty-first MLS (Major League Soccer) franchise, announced Don Garber, the commissioner of the league, on the 19/11/2013.

"We have great confidence in Flávio Augusto da Silva, Phil Rawlins and the rest of the Orlando City ownership group. Thanks to the commitment of ownership, the City of Orlando and Orange County, Orlando City will soon have a spectacular new stadium that will provide fans and the entire community with a truly unique downtown sporting experience," said Don Garber.

"The fans in Orlando have clearly demonstrated that they are ready for MLS ... We have watched the evolution of Major League Soccer, and we are thrilled to join what has become one of the fastest growing and most exciting leagues in the world," said Phil Rawlins, owner and president of the Orlando City Soccer Club.

Orlando City will enter the North American Championship in 2015, along with New York City FC.

• Orlando City, created in 2010, operate in the USL Pro, the equivalent of the U.S. 3^rd Division.
• The club belongs to a group of 13 owners, including Flavio Augusto da…