Orlando City's roster continues to take shape ahead of their 2015 entry into MLS.
The Lions announced on Monday that they have signed defender Luke Boden and midfielder Harrison Heath, both from their USL PRO squad, to multi-year deals. Terms of the deals were not disclosed per club and league policy, but their additions bring the Lions' roster to nine players.
“We’re delighted that Harrison and Luke have decided to remain with the club heading into MLS,” said head coach Adrian Heath. “Moving forward, both players will be great additions to the squad.”
Boden, 25, has been with Orlando City for the past four years and been one of their defensive cornerstones at left back. He earned all-USL PRO honors in 2014 and previously played for Sheffield Wednesday, Chesterfield and Northampton Town in his native England. Having married a US citizen, Boden will occupy a domestic roster slot.
The 18-year-old Heath is a defensive midfielder and the son of head coach Adrian. He signed his first professional contract with Orlando in the late stages of the 2014 USL PRO campaign after spending the previous two seasons in the Norwich City FC academy. Though born in England, Heath is a US permanent resident and will occupy a domestic roster slot.
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Additionally, Orlando City announced that negotiations are still in progress with the club's remaining USL PRO player, Adama Mbengue. Orlando's roster currently includes the likes of Brazilian playmaker Kaka and teenagers Tommy Redding and Tyler Turner.
