Orlando City’s roster is set for the club’s ninth season in Major League Soccer. MLS rosters are comprised of up to 30 players who are all eligible for selection to the game-day squad during the regular season and playoffs. The Lions list 29 players. While it might be tempting to ask why not use all 30 slots, it pays to keep in mind that MLS is a salary cap league.
To the extent that the league’s available online information is up to date, the following is the 2023 squad who will start the season as Lions, who counts as an international, who the Designated Players and MLS U22 Initiative players are, etc.