Orlando City is closing in on a deal to make Louisville City’s James O’Connor its next head coach, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the deal.



Negotiations are still underway and the sides are not yet in the final stages, the source warned, however O’Connor is the pick if he and Orlando City can come to terms on a deal.



O’Connor, 38, would replace Jason Kreis, who was fired on June 15 after Orlando City lost six consecutive games, but with the Lions still narrowly in playoff position.



O’Connor is a familiar face for Orlando City’s fans. A former midfielder for the club when it played in the USL, O’Connor also served as a player-coach in the Orlando City’s final two seasons in the lower divisions. O’Connor was then tipped to lead the club’s original USL affiliate in Louisville when Orlando City made the move to MLS in 2015.



The Ireland native has since established himself as...