Orlando City SC part ways with coach Oscar Pareja
- On March 11, 2026, Orlando City SC announced it mutually parted ways with head coach Oscar Pareja, appointing assistant Mart�n Perelman interim. The club said 'Orlando City and Head Coach Oscar Pareja have mutually agreed to part ways. Assistant coach Mart�n Perelman has been appointed interim head coach following Pareja's departure'.
- After a 0-3 start to the 2026 season, the Lions conceded an MLS-high 11 goals, including a 5-0 loss to New York City FC last Saturday.
- Oscar Pareja, who was hired on Dec. 4, 2019, leaves with a 103-72-66 record, winning the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and reaching six straight MLS playoffs.
- With Perelman appointed interim, he will lead Orlando against CF Montréal on Saturday, the club said.
- As the first coaching exit of the 2026 MLS season, Ricardo Moreira said 'I want to thank Oscar for the dedication, leadership and professionalism he brought to our club', and Mark Wilf added Pareja's impact will be remembered.
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Orlando City and Colombian coach Oscar Pareja agreed to part ways just three games into the Major League Soccer season.
Oscar Pareja leaves Orlando City SC after seven seasons, club seeks new coach
Orlando City SC and head coach Oscar Pareja have mutually parted ways.Assistant coach Martín Perelman has been appointed interim head coach while the club searches for a permanent replacement.Orlando SC has yet to win an MLS match this season. In 2025, Orlando SC finished the MLS season 14-9-11.The club issued a press release on Wednesday afternoon.“He delivered one of the most significant moments in Orlando City’s history with the 2022 Lamar Hu…
Coach Oscar Pareja leaves Orlando City after six seasons in mutual decision
Orlando City has announced that it has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Oscar Pareja, who took the club to six straight postseason appearances, including winning the U.S. Open Cup in 2022.
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