31-Year-Old Free Agent Joins Lions; Sets Up Intense Battle with Dayne St. Clair for Canada’s 2026 World Cup Spot.

Orlando City SC are poised to bolster their goalkeeping department with the signing of Canadian international Maxime Crépeau, according to exclusive reports from Fabrizio Romano and Sportsnet on December 31, 2025.

The 31-year-old from Greenfield Park, Quebec, becomes a free agent after Portland Timbers declined his 2026 option. Crépeau, a 2022 MLS Cup winner with LAFC, started 35 games for Portland in 2025 (4 clean sheets) and brings veteran stability following Pedro Gallese’s long tenure.

This move coincides with fellow Canadian Dayne St. Clair – 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year – joining Inter Miami on a deal through 2028 after leaving Minnesota United as a free agent.

Both keepers are frontrunners for Canada’s No. 1 shirt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (co-hosted by Canada, USA, Mexico). Crépeau (29 caps) and St. Clair (18 caps) have alternated under Jesse Marsch – now their club rivalry in Florida adds extra spice to the national team battle.