In 2015, Orlando City SC entered Major League Soccer (MLS) as an expansion team, and their biggest signing was Brazilian legend Kaká, who wore the #10 shirt. As the club’s first Designated Player and captain, Kaká brought world-class experience and instant credibility to the new franchise.

Wearing the 2015 away kit — mainly white with purple and gold accents — Kaká was the face of Orlando City’s first-ever MLS season.

🏆 Orlando City’s 2015 Season Performance

• MLS Eastern Conference: Finished 7th place (missed playoffs by just 1 spot)

• Record: 12 wins – 8 draws – 14 losses

• U.S. Open Cup: Reached the quarterfinals

Despite being a brand-new team, Orlando City showed competitive spirit and drew huge crowds at the Citrus Bowl Stadium (now Camping World Stadium), largely thanks to Kaká’s star power.

⚽ Kaká’s Impact (2015 Season)

• MLS Appearances: 🎽 28 matches

• Goals Scored: ⚽ 9 goals

• Assists: 🎯 7 assists

• Role:

  • Played as an attacking midfielder (number 10)

  • Acted as playmaker, leader, and set-piece taker

  • MLS All-Star Captain in the 2015 All-Star Game vs. Tottenham Hotspur (Kaká scored and assisted)

• Notable Moment:

  • Scored Orlando City’s first-ever MLS goal — a deflected free-kick vs. New York City FC in their inaugural match.

Even though injuries limited him later in the season, Kaká’s influence on and off the field was huge, helping lay the foundations for Orlando City’s growing fan base and culture.

🟣 Orlando City 2015 Key Squad

Goalkeepers

• Tally Hall

• Donovan Ricketts

• Earl Edwards Jr.

Defenders

• Aurelien Collin

• Seb Hines

• Luke Boden

• Rafael Ramos

• Brek Shea (moved to left-back)

Midfielders

• Kaká (Captain, #10)

• Darwin Cerén

• Cristian Higuita

• Amobi Okugo

• Eric Avila

Forwards

• Cyle Larin (Rookie of the Year, scored 17 goals)

• Pedro Ribeiro

• Bryan Róchez

Manager

• Adrian Heath

👕 2015 Orlando City Away Kit (Kaká #10 M)

• Primary Color: White

• Accent Colors: Purple trim on the sleeves, collar, and side panels

• Badge: Orlando City’s lion crest on the left chest

• Sponsor: Orlando Health across the chest

• Manufacturer: Adidas (3-stripes on the shoulders)

• Name & Number:

  • “KAKÁ 10” in official MLS font on the back, purple lettering

This jersey is memorable because it was Orlando City’s first-ever away kit in MLS, and Kaká’s presence wearing it made it iconic for fans around the world.