Photo: Allison Petro

OrlandoCitySC.com asked players and ownership what they’re thankful for this holiday season, and we got back some great responses. See what players such as Jamie Watson, Rob Valentino and Orlando City President Phil Rawlins had to say.

“I’m thankful our journey to Major League Soccer (MLS) is finally concluded. I’m thankful for what a great year 2013 has been, from setting record attendances, winning a Championship, approval of funding for a stadium, and finally the formal announcement of Orlando City earning an expansion slot in MLS. We’ve been lucky to have the fans that we have, sticking with us throughout this journey. The support we’ve seen from the City, County and State has also been so helpful in achieving our goal. I’m very thankful for that.”

-Orlando City President Phil Rawlins

“I’m so thankful for my family, friends, fiancé, and the incredible blessing of getting to play the game I love. I feel so lucky and so grateful to play with my teammates and coaches in front of the best fans in the U.S.! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the OCSC family!”

-OCSC Midfielder Jamie Watson

“I am thankful for all my family and that they’re all happy and healthy. I am thankful for my wife and daughter, who gets to celebrate her first Thanksgiving (this year). Of course, this goes without saying, I am thankful for the Orlando City family- including the fans, front office, interns, coaches, owners and teammates.”

-OCSC Defender Rob Valentino

“I’m thankful for friends, family and having the chance to do something I love for a living.”

-OCSC Forward Dennis Chin

“I’m thankful I have a fantastic family who are happy and healthy.”

-OCSC Midfielder Anthony Pulis

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to help people through the game of soccer.”

-OCSC Goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo