ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2024) – Orlando City SC has acquired midfielder Heine Gikling Bruseth from Norwegian side Kristiansund BK, the Club announced today. Bruseth will join the Lions via transfer as a U22 Initiative player, signing a contract through the 2026 season with Club options for both 2027 and 2028, pending the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).
"We’re very happy to welcome Heine to Orlando. He is a young player with tremendous upside, and we’re very excited to continue his development here in Central Florida,” Orlando City SC EVP of Soccer Operations and General Manager Luiz Muzzi said. “Heine adds another element of creativity, vision and depth to our midfield, coming in at an important time as we push for another appearance in the postseason. We look forward to seeing him in purple soon.”
Bruseth, 20, began his professional career with Kristiansund during the 2020-21 Eliteserien season, making his debut at age 17. Over his career with Kristiansund, the same club whose academy he featured in, Bruseth made appearances in 37 matches totaling two goals and two assists.
In 2022, the midfielder had a loan stint with Levanger FK, appearing in eight matches with one assist during that span.
Internationally, Bruseth has appeared for Norway’s national team at multiple youth levels, including the U19, U20 and U21 teams.
The Lions are set to resume regular season play on Aug. 24, traveling to face Sporting Kansas City in an 8:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Children’s Mercy Park.
TRANSACTION: Orlando City SC acquires midfielder Heine Gikling Bruseth via transfer from Kristiansund BK. Bruseth signed as a U22 Initiative player through 2026 with Club options for 2027 and 2028.
Heine Gikling Bruseth (HI-nuh YEE-kling BROO-set)
Number: 18
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-10
Born: April 6, 2004 in Gjemnes, Norway
Hometown: Gjemnes, Norway
Citizenship: NOR
