ORLANDO, Fla. (March 1, 2019) - Orlando City SC has announced it has signed second round MLS SuperDraft pick Kamal Miller ahead of the 2019 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
“We have been extremely impressed with Kamal throughout this preseason. He has come to camp with the right mentality and has earned a spot with our group,” said Orlando City SC EVP of Soccer Operations Luiz Muzzi.
Miller, 21, was selected with the Lions’ first pick in the second round at the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. The Canadian International official joins City following four seasons at Syracuse University.
While at Syracuse, Miller was named Team Captain during his junior and senior seasons for the Orangemen. Miller finished his career with seven goals and three assists over 78 appearances. In his sophomore season, the center back led the Syracuse backline to 11 shutouts, the third most in school history. Following his senior campaign, the Canada native earned both All-ACC and All-South Region honors for his defensive efforts.
At the international level, Miller also boasts experience with Canada’s youth national teams.
TRANSACTION: Orlando City SC signs 2019 MLS SuperDraft pick Kamal Miller.
Name: Kamal Miller
Position: Defense
Height: 6’0”
Born: May 16, 1997
Hometown: Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Citizenship: Canada
