Orlando City release Martin Paterson

Huddersfield's Martin Paterson celebrates after scoring against Rotherham during a friendly match on July 20, 2013
© Getty Images
Martin Paterson returns to England following an injury-hit stint in the MLS with Orlando City.

Martin Paterson has had his contract with Orlando City cancelled by mutual consent.

The former Burnley striker joined the MLS club back in January, but injuries have limited him to just four appearances this season.

"Pato was part of the core team that helped kick off Orlando City's MLS debut and we are grateful for his contributions," general manager Paul McDonough said in a statement.

"Due to personal reasons, we have agreed to terminate his contract which allows him to return home. We wish him the very best of luck in the future."

It is now expected that the 28-year-old will sign for a club in England.

New York City Football Club (NYCFC) player David Villa poses during an event to unveil Major League Soccer (MLS) new logo, in New York on September 18, 2014
Read Next:
Result: Villa brace guides New York past spirited Orlando
>
Tables

Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls341861061421960
2Columbus Crew34158115852653
3Montreal ImpactMontreal34156134844451
4DC United34156134345-251
5New England RevolutionNew England34148124844450
6Toronto34154155455-149
7Orlando City34128144556-1144
8New York City FCNY City34107174958-937
9Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34107173952-1337
10Chicago Fire3486204254-1230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Dallas341861052391360
2Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34165134536953
3Portland TimbersPortland34158114139253
4Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy341491156461051
5Seattle SoundersSeattle34156134436851
6Sporting Kansas CityKansas33149104843551
7San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes34138134139247
8Houston DynamoHouston34119144249-742
9Real Salt LakeSalt Lake34118153848-1041
10Colorado RapidsColorado33810153143-1234