ORLANDO, Fla. (April 24, 2025) – Orlando City SC has promoted Luiz Muzzi to Senior Advisor to Ownership, Global Soccer Ventures and Ricardo Moreira to the role of General Manager & Sporting Director, it was announced today.
As Senior Advisor to Ownership, Global Soccer Ventures, Muzzi will continue to report directly to Club ownership, offering his expertise and strategic insight on high-priority sporting projects and future growth opportunities. His focus will include international club partnerships, multi-club ownership models, and key sporting business initiatives. Muzzi will also continue to contribute to the long-term vision of Orlando City SC, working closely with ownership and the executive team on major Club decisions.
“I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as Orlando City Soccer Club’s EVP of Soccer Operations and General Manager for seven seasons, and I am excited to continue my journey with the club in this new role,” said Luiz Muzzi. “I look forward to working alongside the Wilf family and the leadership team to help shape the future of the club and its continued success, both on and off the field, and I know Orlando City’s Soccer Operations will be in great hands under Ricardo’s leadership.”
“We thank Luiz for his invaluable contributions over the past seven years and are thrilled to have him lead our Global Soccer efforts in this important new role,” said Orlando City SC Chairman and Owner Mark Wilf. “His experience, vision, and commitment to the growth of Orlando City have been key to our success, and we are confident that his expertise will continue to drive the club forward.”
Ricardo Moreira, who joined the club in 2018 and most recently served as Vice President of Soccer Operations & Technical Director, has been promoted to General Manager & Sporting Director. “Ricardo has been an integral part of Orlando City’s growth, and his record speaks for itself. His exceptional working relationship with ownership, Luiz Muzzi, head coach Oscar Pareja, and the entire coaching, technical, and administrative staff, has been invaluable. Ricardo’s sharp analytical mindset rooted in data-driven decision making and his proven ability to create a winning culture will lay the foundation for an exciting future for our organization,” said Mark Wilf.
“I am deeply honored by the trust and opportunity provided by ownership and thankful for Luiz’s guidance over the last seven seasons,” Moreira said. “I am proud to work alongside an incredible group of coaches, staff, and players who share the same goal – bringing championships to Orlando and making our city proud. I look forward to contributing to the success of the club and continuing to build on the solid foundation we have established.”
As General Manager & Sporting Director, Ricardo Moreira will report directly to ownership and oversee all soccer-related decisions. His responsibilities will include player development, Orlando City B (OCB), the Academy, player scouting and recruitment, analytics, performance and technical operations. Together with the front office, he’ll help steer the Club towards even greater achievements through a shared vision and strategy.
