Orlando City SC midfielder Kaká has been called up to the Brazilian National Team the Club announced today, joining Dunga's 23-man roster for friendlies against Costa Rica and the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT).

City's playmaker and Brazil will face Costa Rica at Red Bull Arena Sept. 5, before taking on the USMNT at Gillette Stadium Sept. 8.

"It's a big day for me, so I'd like to share this great news with all of the supporters" said Kaká. "I'm back in the national team after almost a year, and I'm so happy for that. I think I can help the team in this period. We're staring the qualification process for the next World Cup, so it's an important period for everybody and also for me. So, I'm so happy and glad to be back in the national team again."

During his professional career, Kaká has made over 80 appearances for his native country, playing in three FIFA World Cups and winning a World Cup title in 2002. The midfielder most recently featured for Brazil in October 2014 in victories over Japan and Argentina.

Kaká has played a crucial role in Orlando City's inaugural campaign, starting 22 matches in 22 appearances. The Lions' captain ranks in the top 10 in MLS for goals, scoring nine times while also notching four assists.

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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 32,973 fans per home game – including 62,500 for its home opener – a record for an expansion team in its first 13 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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