ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City SC announced on Friday it had signed creative midfielder Pierre Da Silva to an MLS contract. Da Silva becomes the first player to make the move from the Pro Academy to Orlando City B to the First Team. At just 18 years old, he is the youngest player on the team.

“I’m proud of everyone in the Club who has helped Pierre get to where he is today,” Orlando City SC Chief Executive Officer Alex Leitão said. “Pierre’s addition is a testament to the quality, competitiveness and benefits of playing with OCB and the clear path we have laid out for Academy players to reach the MLS level.”

Da Silva joins Tony Rocha and Mikey Ambrose as players who earned promotions to Orlando City SC from OCB, the club’s USL affiliate.

Da Silva was named as the No. 15 player in the 2016 USL 20 Under 20, which highlighted a strong first professional season for the U.S. U19 international. Da Silva made 23 appearances and led the side to the USL Cup Playoffs in its inaugural season with a team-leading five assists to go with two goals. His outstanding first year as a pro earned him the OCB Coaches’ Award at the annual Orlando City SC Awards Gala.