FC Cincinnati have purchased Luca Orellano from Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama, after triggering the purchase option in his loan. Orellano was bought in a permanent move, and he will join Cincinnati’s 2025 roster.
During his 2024 loan stint with FC Cincinnati, he had a breakout campaign. He contributed 12 goals and seven assists. Luca also joined the MLS All-Star Team over the summer and was a finalist for the MLS Newcomer of the Year award. Orellano also scored the MLS Goal of the Year on August 31 against CF Montréal.
He was a dependable and a crucial part of Cincinnati’s 2024 campaign. His 42 matches was second only to Pavel Bucha (43) for the most among all FCC players. Orellano played multiple positions but mainly as wing back. He set single-season FC Cincinnati club records across all contests and MLS Regular Season play.
Orellano recorded 126 shots, 57 were on goal, across all competitions.
