ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2026) – Orlando City SC has acquired midfielder Braian Ojeda from Real Salt Lake in exchange for $650,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM) and $650,000 in 2027 GAM. Salt Lake could also receive an additional $475,000 in GAM if Ojeda reaches several performance-based metrics. Real Salt Lake will also retain a sell-on percentage on Ojeda in the event of a future move. Additionally, Orlando City has signed Ojeda to a new contract through the 2028-29 season, with a club option for the 2029-30 season.
“Braian is a high-energy, all-around midfielder who immediately strengthens our midfield,” said Ricardo Moreira, Orlando City SC General Manager & Sporting Director. “He brings valuable international experience, can play different roles in the midfield in our model, and has already proven his quality and consistency in our league. We look forward to welcoming Braian to Orlando and getting him integrated with our squad.”
Ojeda joins the Lions after spending the previous four seasons with Real Salt Lake. The 25-year-old made 123 appearances across all competitions for the Utah side, registering seven goals and seven assists in that span and helping RSL reach the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in each of his four seasons with the club.
A native of Itaguá, Paraguay, Ojeda began his professional career with Club Olimpia in 2018. He spent four years with the capital city side, including a year on loan to Defensa y Justicia in Argentina’s Primera División, before making a move to Nottingham Forest in the EFL Championship ahead of the 2021-22 season. He was loaned to RSL during the 2022 MLS season before the transfer was made permanent in 2023.
At the international level, Ojeda has made 14 appearances for the Paraguayan senior national team, most recently playing all 90 minutes in La Albirroja’s 2-1 friendly win over Mexico on November 19.
TRANSACTION: Orlando City SC acquire midfielder Braian Ojeda from Real Salt Lake in exchange for $650,000 in 2026 GAM and $650,000 in 2027 GAM. Real Salt Lake could also receive up to an additional $475,000 in GAM if Ojeda reaches several performance-based metrics. Real Salt Lake will also retain a sell-on percentage on Ojeda in the event of a future move. Additionally, Orlando City has signed Ojeda to a new contract through the 2028-29 season, with a club option for an additional year.
Braian Ojeda [Bri-ahn oh-HAY-dah]
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-8
Born: June 27, 2000, in Itaguá, Paraguay
Hometown: Itaguá, Paraguay
Citizenship: PAR
