Longwell comes from Scottish club St. Mirren and will replace Darren Powell, who left to take the San Antonio FC head coaching vacancy.
Orlando City has found a replacement for Darren Powell as the club's academy director. David Longwell, is leaving his youth development position for Scottish club St. Mirren and joining the Lions.
Although we have received no official word from the club, Longwell announced the move on St. Mirren's website today.
David said: "It is with a heavy heart that I announce that I will be leaving St Mirren Football Club.