Óscar Pareja was named Orlando City’s new head coach Wednesday.
Pareja had been linked to the club since James O’Connor was fired at the conclusion of the 2019 season.
Pareja brings MLS credentials after leading FC Dallas for five seasons, where he worked alongside Orlando City executive vice president of soccer operations Luiz Muzzi.
“Óscar is the perfect fit for the Orlando City organization, something I can say with confidence from our history of working together,” Muzzi said in a news release announcing the hire. “He possesses the talent and passion to help our club reach both its short term goals on the field and long-term plans for the organization.