Orlando CitySaturday, November 7
Orlando City captain Robin Jansson will retire after eight seasons, with a send-off Saturday
The ORLtoday team
If you're going to Inter&Co Stadium today, you'll catch a farewell. Orlando City captain Robin Jansson announced his retirement after the 2026 MLS season, closing an eight-year career with the Lions. The club will honor him after the regular-season finale against the New England Revolution.
- Kickoff: Sat., Nov. 7, 4 p.m. ET at Inter&Co Stadium
- Watch: Apple TV
- Opponent: New England Revolution
Jansson holds Orlando City's records for appearances, starts and minutes
- 263
- appearances across all competitions
- 256
- starts
- 23,050
- minutes played
- 7
- straight playoff berths for the club
Sources: WKMG, Orlando Shine
The 34-year-old is the longest-tenured player in club history and was general manager Ricardo Moreira's first signing, in March 2019. Orlando Shine reports he finished with seven goals and eight assists.
“First, I want to say it's been a pleasure to wear this jersey and fight for this crest.”
Jansson's eight years in Orlando brought a first trophy and a captain's armband
- March 2019Joins Orlando City from Sweden's AIK Fotboll as Moreira's first signing.
- 2020Plays in the club's first MLS playoffs and the MLS is Back final.
- 2022Helps win the U.S. Open Cup, the club's first MLS-era trophy.
- 2024Is named captain and helps reach the Eastern Conference Final.
- Nov. 7Will be honored after the regular-season finale against New England.
Sources: WKMG, Orlando Shine
Sources: WKMG, Orlando Shine