Orlando City Forward Bryan Róchez Called up to Represent Honduras
May 7, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Orlando City SC News Release
ORLANDO - May 7, 2015 - Orlando City SC striker Bryan Róchez has been called up to the Honduras U-20 Men's National Team for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, beginning on May 30, 2015.
One of the youngest Designated Players in the history of Major League Soccer (MLS), Róchez has made 1-0 appearances for the Honduran U-20 team, registering seven goals. The striker has also represented his native country at the U-17, U-21, U-23 and senior team levels. Most recently, the youngster played a key role in the U-20 World Cup Qualifiers, scoring four goals in five games.
Róchez has made five appearances for the Lions during their inaugural MLS season, scoring once for City in an international friendly against Brazilian Serie A side Ponte Preta. The Honduras U-20 Men's National Team will travel to Uruguay on May 7 where they will play several friendlies in preparation for the World Cup.
Honduras is placed in Group F in the group stage of the tournament, where they will face Uzbekistan on June 1, Fiji on June 4 and Germany on June 7.
Roster by Position:
GK-Cristhian Hernández | Honduras / Motagua
GK-Roberto López | Honduras / Real España
GK-Rodimiro Tejada | Honduras / Parrillas One
D-Kevin Ãlvarez | Honduras / Olimpia
D-Marcelo Pereira | Honduras / Motagua
D-Ismael Santos | Honduras / Olimpia
D-Jonathan Paz | Honduras / Real Sociedad
D-Davirson Castillo | Honduras / Platense
D-Carlos Conan Móncada | Honduras / Real España
M-Devron GarcÃa | Honduras / Victoria
M-Elder Torres | Honduras / Vida
M-Jhow BenavÃdez | Honduras / Real España
M-Deibi Aldair Flores | United States / Vancouver Whitecaps FC
M-José Escalante | Honduras / Olimpia
M-John Suazo | Honduras / Marathón
M- Kevin López | Honduras / Motagua
M-Michaell Chirinos | Honduras / Olimpia
F- Orental Bodden | Honduras / Marathón
F-Júnior Lacayo | Mexico / Santos
F-Alberth Elis | Honduras / Olimpia
F-Bryan Róchez | United States / Orlando City SC
Orlando City returns to league play at the Citrus Bowl on Friday, May 8, to face the New England Revolution. Kick-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. It will be nationally televised on Univision Deportes Network.
To purchase season, group or individual tickets, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com or call 855-ORL-CITY. Also, follow the latest Orlando City news and updates via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Major League Soccer Stories from May 7, 2015
- Timbers Weekly Update - Portland Timbers
- San Jose Earthquakes Forward Innocent Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery - San Jose Earthquakes
- Orlando City Forward Bryan Róchez Called up to Represent Honduras - Orlando City SC
- LA Galaxy to Host Tryouts this Weekend for Sueño MLS 2015 - MLS
- Timbers U-23s Announce First Players for 2015 Season - Portland Timbers
- Impact Places Midfielder Blake Smith on Waivers - Club de Foot Montreal
- FC Dallas Homegrown Player Kellyn Acosta Named to U.S. U-20 National Team - FC Dallas
- Delgado Named to United States 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup Squad - Toronto FC
- Jordan Allen Earns Spot on U.S. U-20 World Cup Roster - Real Salt Lake
- New York Red Bulls Center Back Matt Miazga Named to U.S. U-20 World Cup Roster - New York Red Bulls
- Earthquakes Midfielder Thompson Named to U.S. U-20 National Team Roster for FIFA U-20 World Cup - San Jose Earthquakes
- Sporting KC Defender Erik Palmer-Brown Named to U.S. U-20 World Cup Roster - Sporting Kansas City
- Real Salt Lake Holds on in Scoreless Draw with LA Galaxy - Real Salt Lake
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Orlando City SC Stories
- Jameson© Irish Whiskey Joins Together with Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride in New Partnership Deal
- Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride Announce Hurricane Relief Efforts Led by $450,000 Contribution from the Wilf Family Foundations
- Inter&Co Stadium Ready to Welcome Back Orlando City and Orlando Pride for Regular Season Returns
- Orlando City & Orlando Pride's "Orlando Soccer Insider" Wins 45th Season Telly Award
- Orlando City SC Falls on the Road to New York Red Bulls
