| Full name | Union Sportive Orléanaise Loiret Football | ||
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| Founded | 1920 | ||
| Ground | Stade de la Source, Orléans (Capacity: 5,000) |
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| Manager | Yann Lachuer | ||
| League | Championnat National | ||
| 2009-10 | CFA Group D, 1st | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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Union Sportive Orléanaise Loiret Football (pronounced: [juːnjən spɔrtɪv ɔʁleɑ̃]; commonly referred to as US Orléans or simply Orléans) is a French association football club based in Orléans. The club was founded in 1920 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third division of French football, having achieved promotion from the Championnat de France amateur in the 2009–10 season. Orléans plays its home matches at the Stade de la Source located within the city. The team is managed by former Orléans player and Auxerre star Yann Lachuer and captained by defender Julien Cordonnier.
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The club was originally called Arago Sport Orléanais and founded as the football section of a general sports club in the city. In 1976, the club adopted its current name and turned professional in 1980. The club is based at the modern 5,000 capacity all-seated Stade de la Source. The club's record attendance was 11,680 against Monaco in 1989 and its colours are red and yellow.
As of 19 August 2011
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Below are the notable former players who have represented Orléans in league and international competition since the club's foundation in 1920. To appear in the section below, a player must have played in at least 80 official matches for the club or have represented their respective national team during their stint at the club or after the player's departure.
For a complete list of Orléans players, see Category:US Orléans players
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