Orlando City SC defender Tommy Redding has been loaned to the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL for the remainder of the season.
“With the experienced defenders that we already have, this is a great opportunity for Tommy to get valuable playing time at a solid level,” said General Manager Paul McDonough. “We know he has a lot of potential, so we want to get him quality minutes to continue his development.”
The promising defender for Orlando has yet to make a league appearance in the Lions’ inaugural MLS campaign – with veteran center-backs Aurélien Collin, Sean St. Ledger and Seb Hines listed ahead of him on the depth chart.
Redding, 18, was signed by Orlando City as the Club’s first-ever MLS Homegrown player in 2014 – featuring 14 times in USL as the team won its third Regular Season championship. The defender has also been a mainstay at the youth national team level, appearing regularly for the U-17, U-18 and most recently U-20 U.S. Men’s National Teams.
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About Orlando City Soccer Club:
One of the leading teams in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the only MLS team in Florida, Orlando City Soccer Club has developed a rich history and passionate following in its short existence since starting in the USL in 2011. The Lions’ first team set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first 100 USL matches (66-12-22). During that time, the Lions won three regular season titles and two postseason championships.
In MLS, the team draws an average of over 33,960 fans per home game – including 62,500 for its home opener – a record for an expansion team in its first 11 stand-alone home games. In addition, the team is currently near the top of the league in social media followers. Orlando City has not only captured the passion of soccer fans in the City Beautiful, it continues to build its brand overseas as its matches are broadcast in 100 countries and in 30 languages.
Outside of the first squad, OCSC also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) and a U-23 team that participates in the PDL. 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.OrlandoCityYouth.org and www.OrlandoCitySC.com/Foundation.com.
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