Orlando City has signed American centerback Alex De John to a one-year contract, the club confirmed on Thursday.
De John, who was born in New Jersey, has spent the past two seasons with Swedish Allsvenskan side Dalkurd FF. He made 43 appearances across all competitions for Dalkurd over the last two seasons.
Prior to his stint with Dalkurd FF, De John played for clubs in Finland and Norway.
The 27-year-old New Jersey native played college soccer at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, before joining Central Spartans in the USL Premier Development League.
“Alex is an experienced defender who adds needed depth to our backline.