Wed May 21 22:50:00 UTC 2025: **Orlando City Roars into U.S. Open Cup Round of 16**

**ORLANDO, FL** – Orlando City is on a roll, extending their unbeaten streak to 12 matches as they prepare to host Nashville SC in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. The Lions are riding high after a dominant 3-0 victory over in-state rivals Inter Miami CF and a recent 5-0 thrashing of the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

In other news, Orlando City has secured the future of homegrown goalkeeper Javier Otero, signing him to a contract extension through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028. The 20-year-old Otero has risen through the ranks of the Orlando City Academy and Orlando City B.

Meanwhile, Orlando Pride had a mixed week. The team fell 1-0 at home to the Kansas City Current despite a strong effort. After that loss the team bounced back and secured a 1-1 draw on the road against the North Carolina Courage, with a late equalizer salvaging a point. Two Pride players, Emily Sams and Kerry Abello, received call-ups to the USWNT training camp.

Orlando City B continues its MLS NEXT Pro campaign with mixed results, including dominant wins over Inter Miami II (3-0) and Chicago Fire FC II (5-1), while suffering a 4-2 home loss to New York Red Bulls II.

Read More