Orlando City signed Michael Halliday to a Homegrown Player contract on July 15, 2020. Halliday was a product of Orlando City’s development academy since 2016, and was the eighth Homegrown Player signed by the Lions. He spent the 2020 season with Orlando City B, but the 18-year-old moved up to the first team for the 2021 season.
Halliday wasn’t expected to see much playing time with Ruan and Kyle Smith ahead of him on the roster, but Orlando City’s numerous injuries to the back line provided an opportunity for the youngster to make some appearances.