Orlando City announced this afternoon that midfielder Sebastian Mendez has been traded to Los Angeles FC for $300,000 in General Allocation Money. If certain contract conditions are met, the Lions will receive $225,000 in GAM in 2023 and $225,000 more in GAM in 2024. Additionally, Orlando City will receive a portion of Mendez’s transfer fee if LAFC sells him at a later date.
“We want to thank Seba for the effort and dedication he’s shown us throughout his time here in Orlando,” Orlando City Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Luiz Muzzi said in a club press release.