June 23, 2015 – Orlando City SC forward Cyle Larin has been named to the Canadian Men's National Team's 23-man roster for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

After recently securing a pair of FIFA World Cup qualifying victories against Dominica, Larin and the CMNT will begin their quest for the team's first-ever Gold Cup title against fellow Lion Darwin Cerén and El Salvador on Saturday, July 8, at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

Following the El Salvador fixture, Canada will head to Houston, Texas, to face Jamaica on Saturday, July 11, before taking on Costa Rica in Toronto on July 14.

Larin's current goal-scoring form for Orlando City has continued at the international level as of late – with the 20-year-old recently becoming the first Canadian player since Dwayne DeRosario, Canada's all-time leading scorer, to score three goals in as many games.

The number one overall Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft selection has scored five goals in nine starts for Orlando City.

About Orlando City Soccer Club:

One of the leading teams in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the only MLS team in Florida, Orlando City Soccer Club has developed a rich history and passionate following in its short existence since starting in the USL in 2011. The Lions’ first team set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first 100 USL matches (66-12-22). During that time, the Lions won three regular season titles and two postseason championships.

In MLS, the team draws an average of over 35,770 fans per home game – including 62,500 for its home opener – a record for an expansion team in its first eight stand-alone home games. In addition, the team is currently near the top of the league in social media followers. Orlando City has not only captured the passion of soccer fans in the City Beautiful, it continues to build its brand overseas as its matches are broadcast in 100 countries and in 30 languages.

Outside of the first squad, OCSC also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) and a U-23 team that participates in the PDL. Lastly, the Orlando City Foundation is active in the community year round, promoting health and wellness in children throughout the region, and raising funds for and volunteering time for various local organizations.

For more information, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com, www.OrlandoCityYouth.org and www.OrlandoCitySC.com/Foundation.com.

Article provided and written by Orlando City Soccer Club.