The 2017 Orlando City SC season is the club's seventh season of existence in Orlando, and third season in Major League Soccer, the top-flight league in the United States soccer league system. The team opened the season with a 1–0 win over New York City FC.

On December 29, 2016, club President Phil Rawlins announced his reduced role in the organization, acting as a liaison for the clubs and their brand in league matters (such as the MLS Expansion Committee), and consulting on the Board of Directors. The day-to-day operational duties were handed over to CEO Alex Leitão. In recognition for his 9 years of service, Owner Flavio Augusto da Silva announced that Phil's position would become permanent, bestowing the title of "Life-President." One of his first actions, on January 4, 2017, was to dedicate the 49 rainbow-colored seats in Section 12 of the new stadium to permanently honor the victims and families of those affected by the Pulse tragedy on June 12, 2016.

Orlando City SC first team squad (28 of 28 slots filled; Player changes current as of April 6th, 2017)

# denotes players who were retained from the USL Pro side.
† denotes player who made appearances but left the club before the end of the season.
** denotes player whose jersey number is yet to be assigned.

Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.

Because of the inclusion of Orlando City B to the new stadium for home games, player movement between the two squads is now possible for both teams. Some members who have MLS contracts have the "Right Of Recall" option, applicable at any time to the first-team roster.

The Lions finish the preseason 2–2–2. Their first official match at the new stadium is a 3–1 friendly win against USL side St. Louis FC.

Note: Game 1 of 2

Note: Game 2 of 2

The MLS schedule was released on January 12. Orlando City played its first regular season match in their new stadium on March 5, against their expansion rivals NYCFC. New expansion teams for this year are Minnesota United FC, led by former coach Adrian Heath, and Atlanta United FC. The squad goes into the season riding a 2-game winning streak, besting the Union at Philadelphia, and D.C. United at Camping World Stadium last October.

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