Three Major League Soccer clubs will come to town in February as part of the Jacksonville Armada's preseason plans.

The Armada announced two home exhibitions against MLS opponents Friday, continuing preparations for the team's second North American Soccer League season.

Jacksonville will meet Orlando City on Feb. 13 and the New York Red Bulls on Feb. 27 at the Baseball Grounds, both at 6 p.m.

Previously, the club had announced its preseason opener against the Philadelphia Union on Feb. 6.

The teams include a lineup of prominent stars, including New York's American midfielder Sacha Kljestan, Philadelphia's Swiss World Cup winger Tranquillo Barnetta and Orlando's Brazilian attacker Kaka, named the FIFA world player of the year in 2007.

"We had the opportunity to bring three very good teams in and test the guys early," Armada coach Tony Meola said. "I thought it was important to get the best teams we could play against."

Meola plans to use the games to test tactical options and assess his preseason squad, which is expected to number around 25 in addition to several non-roster players on trial.

"We're looking for guys who aren't in awe of the situation," he said.

Of particular interest is the meeting with Orlando, which drew more than 32,000 fans per game at the Citrus Bowl during its 2015 debut season in MLS.

Armada president Steve Livingstone expressed hope that the game would lay a foundation for the Florida rivalry.

"It's a matchup that both the Orlando and the Armada fans have been wanting for a long time," he said. "It's great that we've been able to make it happen."

Livingstone said the Armada expects to confirm its schedule in the coming weeks.

The season is set to kick off in April.