ORLANDO, Fla. (November 1, 2016) - Orlando City SC has entered into an affiliation with Clube Atlético Paranaense (Pa-ra-na-EN-seh) of the Brazilian Serie A, the Club announced today. The technical partnership connects City with a club that boasts a world-class training facility and one of Brazil’s top academies.
“We are proud of partnering with Atlético Paranaense, a club with more than 90 years of history,” Orlando City Founder and President Phil Rawlins said. “In addition to their success on the pitch, they possess a vast knowledge on the process of developing a successful academy and running a top-notch training facility.