The Lions announced that they have come together with the English top flight side in a "multi-faceted affiliation initiating a forward-thinking partnership."
"It was very clear that we've always had a good relationship with Stoke City and it came down to us wanting to reignite that synergy and bring our clubs closer together," added Orlando City Founder and President Phil Rawlins. "This will be our only partnership in England, and we hope to kindle passions for both our clubs in each other's markets."
Among some of the most important aspects announced for the affiliation, the two clubs will work together on player-exchanging opportunities (helloooo, Geoff Cameron.