Orlando City SC Announces “Honor Thy History,” a Year-Long Celebration of Its 10th MLS Season

January 31, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Orlando City SC News Release

ORLANDO, Fla. – With the start of its historic, 10th season in Major League Soccer kicking off in just under a month, Orlando City SC has announced Honor Thy History , a slate of year-long celebratory events to honor the team’s decade milestone. With a landmark season on the horizon, the Club will celebrate its first 10 years in MLS, uniting fans from the preseason through the end of the year through events, content and marquee moments.

The upcoming campaign will feature a number of returning fan favorites, such as the annual Kickoff to Soccer, the 2024 kit launch presented by Orlando Health and marquee theme nights, as well as the introduction of a 10-year commemorative logo, a new trophy and history case at Inter&Co Stadium, and the recognitions of Orlando City alumni throughout the year.

Announced on November 19, 2013, Orlando City SC became the 21st franchise in league history, ultimately beginning its MLS tenure on March 8, 2015 in front of 62,510 fans at the then Orlando Citrus Bowl. Now, 10 years later, the team is prepping to begin its campaign in front of its home crowd again, this time from Inter&Co Stadium, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando.

The Lions will welcome CF Montreal to the City Beautiful on February 24 with a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Tickets for the match are now available at OrlandoCitySC.com/Tickets.

More information on the Honor Thy History 10-Year Celebration can be found below:

Commemorative Logo

To celebrate the team’s 10th year in Major League Soccer, Orlando City SC has unveiled a commemorative logo that will be used throughout the duration of the 2024 season. The logo features a celebratory gold filigree decorating a red Roman numeral X, signifying the 10th MLS season, while also nodding back to the Club’s USL heritage by incorporating red into the design. The logo is meant to acknowledge the Club’s history and will be used to celebrate it throughout the year in new and exciting ways.

Kickoff to Soccer: 10 Events to Celebrate 10 Years

This season, the Club’s annual Kickoff to Soccer will take on a new form, with 10 events to celebrate 10 years in Major League Soccer. The Kickoff to Soccer will continue with familiar favorites such as the Purple Pride 5K and “Pareja Perspective”. The highly-anticipated annual Kit Launch event presented by Orlando Health will be held on Feb. 15 at Cheyenne Saloon, the same site where Orlando City was announced as…