Orreco announced today that it has been selected by Major League Soccer to be part of the third cohort of the MLS Innovation Lab, the league's flagship initiative focused on advancing the next generation of sports technology. Now in its third year, the program continues to attract leading startups from around the world, each bringing cutting-edge solutions across areas like player performance, fan engagement, and data-driven insights. Together, they reflect the league's commitment to pushing the boundaries of how soccer is played, analyzed, and experienced.

Orreco is a global leader in sports bio-analytics, using AI, computer vision, and biomarker data to optimize athlete performance, predict injury risk, and accelerate recovery, trusted by elite teams and athletes across major leagues worldwide.

"It's a privilege to be chosen for this year's MLS Innovation Lab cohort and to play a role in advancing both Major League Soccer and the global game," said Dr Brian Moore, Co-Founder and CEO of Orreco. "Today marks another exciting step forward for Orreco and we're eager to take advantage of the testing and development opportunities the program provides."

Orreco was selected to be part of the program's 2026 cohort following a rigorous evaluation process which vetted hundreds of companies from around the world. The MLS Innovation Lab is a cornerstone of the League's broader technology strategy, reinforcing its position at the forefront of innovation in global soccer. Building on the momentum of its first two cohorts, the program gives participating companies the opportunity to test and scale their technologies in real-world MLS environments such as the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime, as well as elite youth competitions like MLS NEXT Fest and Generation adidas Cup and premier events including MLS NEXT Cup and the MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate.

"With each new cohort, MLS Innovation Lab continues to surface technologies that have the potential to meaningfully impact how the game is played, experienced, and consumed," said Chris Schlosser, MLS SVP of Emerging Ventures. "This group represents a strong mix of real-world AI technologies that can have immediate impact across athlete performance, television production, and fan-focused innovation, and we look forward to working with them to drive important outcomes for our players, fans and Clubs."

The unveil of the third cohort of the MLS Innovation Lab arrives as the 2026 MLS season is underway and ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June. Major League Soccer will resume play July 16–17 during the closing week of the tournament, positioning the league at the center of global soccer attention with six matchups airing across Apple TV and FOX.

For more information on MLS Innovation Lab, visit MLSSoccer.com/InnovationLab.

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