Orlando City SC today announced it has acquired Swiss Super League midfielder Adrian Winter and former Real Madrid product David Mateos, pending completion their ITCs and P1 Visas. Additional details were not disclosed.
Both players are expected to join the Club in the coming weeks.
"We are delighted to have David and Adrian join our Club," said General Manager Paul McDonough. "Both are well-versed players who will strengthen our backline and attacking third. We believe they're solid additions to our club, who will make an impact right away."
Mateos, 28, joins the Club after climbing the ranks through Real Madrid's youth system for nearly seven years, even playing alongside City captain Kaká, before moving to the Hungarian side in 2013. The defender made 40 appearances in Ferencvárosi – the most popular soccer team in Hungary – scoring seven goals. He helped Ferencvárosi TC qualify for the 2015-16 UEFA Europa League, after the club finished second in the 2014-15 Hungarian League.
Previously, the Spaniard spent the 2011-12 season on loan with AEK Athens in Greece and Real Zaragoza in Spain.
Winter, 29, will strengthen the Lions' frontline as an attacking midfielder, heading into the second half of the season, providing over 200 appearances in the Swiss Super League and numerous UEFA Europa League features.
Winter joins Orlando City after spending the previous five seasons with FC Luzern, scoring 15 goals in 130 matches played with the club.
Transaction: Orlando City SC Acquires Midfielder Adrian Winter and Defender David Mateos
Name: David Mateos
Height: 6'3'
Weight: 181 lbs.
Birth Date: April 22, 1987
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Citizenship: Spain
Twitter: @DavidMateos44
Name: Adrian Winter
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 165 lbs.
Birth Date: July 8, 1986
Birthplace: Thalwhil, Switzerland
Citizenship: Switzerland
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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 33,960 fans per home game – including 62,500 for its home opener – a record for an expansion team in its first 11 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.
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