“We are delighted to keep Rafa in our family for the upcoming seasons,” said Orlando City SC President and Founder Phil Rawlins. “He has shown plenty of talent and potential for growth, and has demonstrated his commitment to continuing his development as a footballer. We are very excited and look forward to having him on the team.”
The Portuguese fullback started in all but one of his 25 Major League Soccer appearances, contributing to six clean-sheets to the Lions’ backline. The 21 year-old set the tone early for a successful season being named to the MLS Team of the Week for his shutout performance over the Houston Dynamo in just the second match of the 2015 season, giving Orlando City a 1-0 victory. Ramos, who continued to flourish throughout his MLS debut, also contributed on the final third, garnering assists against the L.A. Galaxy and the New England Revolution.
On the international level, Ramos has been called-up for the Portugal U-20s Men’s National Team on several occasions.
Orlando City opens the 2016 MLS season against Real Salt Lake on Sunday, March 6 at the Orlando Citrus Bowl. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. For tickets, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com or call 855-ORL-CITY.
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About Orlando City Soccer Club:
With three major professional teams, Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) has established itself as one of the preeminent Clubs in professional soccer.
One of the leading teams in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the most-searched team in 2015 MLS team in 2015 according to Google, the Lions have developed a rich history and passionate following since starting in the USL in 2011. In their inaugural MLS season, Orlando City set a league attendance record for an expansion team, drawing an average of 32,847 fans per home game – including 62,500 in the home opener – and became the fastest team in MLS history to host a half million fans. Orlando City has not only captured the passion of soccer fans in the City Beautiful, it continues to build its global brand as its matches are broadcast in 140 countries and in 30 languages.
The Orlando Pride, OCSC’s National Women’s Soccer League franchise, will begin league play in 2016 – bringing professional women’s soccer to Orlando for the first time. The team is led by renowned Head Coach Tom Sermanni, former manager for the Australian and U.S. women’s national teams.
Orlando City B (OCB) participates in the USL beginning in the 2016 season. The team plays its home matches at Titan Soccer Complex on the campus of Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Fla. OCB continues the Club’s rich history in the rapidly growing league. From 2011 to 2014, Orlando City set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first 100 USL matches (66-12-22), winning three regular season titles and two postseason championships.
OCSC also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS). Lastly, the Orlando City Foundation is active in the community year round, promoting health and wellness in children throughout the region, and raising funds for and volunteering time for various local organizations.
For more information, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com, www.Orlando-Pride.com, www.OrlandoCityB.com, www.OrlandoCityYouth.org andwww.OrlandoCitySC.com/Foundation.com.
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