ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2025) – Orlando City SC forward Jack Lynn has retired from professional soccer to explore opportunities outside of the professional game, it was announced today. Lynn was drafted No. 18 overall by the Lions in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Notre Dame.
“Jack is a player who always gave 100 percent for us here in Orlando both in training and every game that he played,” said Orlando City EVP of Soccer Operations and General Manager Luiz Muzzi. “He is someone who was always a positive to have as a part of the group and was ready to do whatever was asked of him for the team. We want to thank Jack for these last three years of hard work and professionalism and wish him nothing but the best in this next step of his life.”
During his time in Orlando, Lynn made two starts in 22 appearances for the Lions, scoring two goals that both served as game-winners. At the MLS NEXT Pro level, the forward made 45 starts in 53 appearances, scoring an MLS NEXT Pro record 38 goals and providing five assists. Lynn was named the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro MVP, 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Best XI and 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Golden Boot winner for his performances.
The 25-year-old totaled 79 appearances with 57 starts, 31 goals and eight assists across his collegiate career in South Bend. As a senior, Lynn appeared 23 times for the Fighting Irish, tallying 10 goals and four assists in a season that saw Notre Dame win an ACC Championship before making a run to the NCAA College Cup, falling in the semifinal round to eventual NCAA Champions Clemson. A three-time All-ACC selection, Lynn earned a First Team nod in each of his junior and senior seasons, as well as United Soccer Coaches All-Region honors those same years.
TRANSACTION: Forward Jack Lynn retires.
