Report: Striker Daryl Dike returning to Orlando City

Field Level Media|published: 07/14/2026, 2:47pm EDT

Orlando City forward Daryl Dike (18) scores on a penalty kick during the second half against Nashville SC at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Nsc Oc Soc 092921 An 001

Orlando City SC are finalizing a deal to bring back American striker Daryl Dike, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old free agent's contract with England's West Bromwich Albion expired this summer.

Dike moved to England from Orlando City in 2022 for a fee worth nearly $10 million but was plagued by injuries.

The Oklahoma native delivered 18 goals and seven assists in 35 MLS matches (30 starts) for Orlando from 2020-21. He had 10 goals in 64 matches for West Bromwich Albion.

He recorded three goals in 10 matches with the U.S. men's national team from 2021-23.

--Field Level Media