Orlando City dropped a bombshell this morning as the club announced that it and midfielder Junior Urso have mutually agreed to part ways, terminating the Bear’s contract so he can return to his native Brazil for personal reasons. Urso, who was the first option to wear the captain’s armband when Mauricio Pereyra wasn’t on the pitch, has been a mainstay in the Orlando lineup since his arrival in 2020 and this move comes as a surprise.
“Júnior has meant so much to the culture and direction of this club since joining us in 2020.