The Orlando City Soccer Club announced Tuesday that they have acquired Corey Ashe in a trade with the Houston Dynamo. Orlando City traded general allocation money and a second round pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft for Ashe.
The two time MLS all-star will be available for selection in the Lion’s next MLS home game against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, July 18.
General Manager Paul McDonough went on to say that Ashe will be a great asset to the team and that he expects his defensive play to make an immediate impact.
“Corey brings a high level of experience and league success to the Lions,” said McDonough. “We expect to see his immediate contributions to the Club and look forward to having him in Orlando City purple.”
The speedy left-back joins Orlando City after making over 200 appearances with the Houston Dynamo. He ranks second all-time on the Dynamo’s appearance list.
Ashe’s career highlights also include winning the MLS Cup (2007), two MLS All-Star appearances (2011 and 2013), and a CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) Gold Cup Championship with the U.S. Men’s National Team (2013).
Ashe began his career with the Dynamo after he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a rookie, Ashe played in 22 games and had six starts with the Dynamo. Ashe later became a crucial piece of the team during his nine-year career with the club.
