ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2026) — Orlando City B announced Monday the acquisition of midfielder Ignacio Gómez on loan from Vélez Sarsfield II of Argentina’s Torneo de Reserva youth league. The Argentine midfielder will join OCB’s roster for the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 visa.
“Ignacio is a talented box-to-box midfielder who brings balance and energy to our squad,” Orlando City SC General Manager and Sporting Director Ricardo Moreira said. “He’s coming from a strong academy in Vélez Sarsfield, which speaks to his development and pedigree. Ignacio is a technical player, and his ability to cover ground and contribute on both sides of the ball makes him an exciting addition for OCB this year.”
A product of the Vélez Sarsfield academy, Gómez made his debut for Vélez Sarsfield II on Feb. 8, 2024, in a 3-0 win over San Lorenzo II in the Copa LPF Proyección Apertura. Since then, he has appeared in 54 matches for the Buenos Aires-based side, scoring four goals in just under 3,000 minutes played.
Gómez has also claimed two titles with Vélez Sarsfield II, winning the Copa LPF Proyección Inicial in both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 editions of the competition.
TRANSACTION: Orlando City B acquires Argentine midfielder Ignacio Gómez on loan from Vélez Sarsfield II, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 visa.
Ignacio Gómez
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-11
Born: April 4, 2006, in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Citizenship: ARG
