ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando City declined the option of 11 players on Thursday — Carlos Ascues, Alex De John, Adam Grinwis, Cameron Lindley, Shane O’Neill, Dillon Powers, Greg Ranjitsingh, Uri Rosell, Lamine Sané and Mason Stajduhar.
The most notable of that group is Sané, who served as the second key link of the centerback pairing, starting 25 games on the backline this season.
Midfielders Cristian Higuita and Will Johnson and forward Sacha Kljestan are also now out of contract.
The club announced it is currently negotiating a transfer for defender Ruan.
The Lions could still negotiate new contracts with any of the players whose options were declined or whose contracts have expired.