Brek Shea has left Stoke and returned to the United States to join Major League Soccer side Orlando City.
The 24-year-old was signed by former Stoke boss Tony Pulis from FC Dallas for 2.5 million pounds ($3.9 million) in January 2013 but made only five appearances for the Premier League side in nearly two years at the club.
Shea was loaned to Barnsley last season and returned to Stoke earlier this month after another loan spell with Birmingham but has failed to force himself into manager Mark Hughes' plans.
Stoke announced the news in a short statement on their official website on Friday evening, saying: "Stoke City can confirm that Brek Shea has left the Britannia Stadium to join American Major League Soccer side Orlando City.
"Stoke City would like to wish Brek every success in the future.''
Shea has 27 caps for the USA but did not make the squad for the World Cup in Brazil.
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- Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) December 19, 2014
Orlando City coach Adrian Heath said on the team's official website: "I can't speak enough about the talent and passion that Brek brings to the squad.
"Having had a chance to watch him train with us over the summer, I was impressed with the caliber of player he is and with his desire to win.
"I think those qualities fit well with our style of play, our team's philosophy and the other talented players on our squad. We have a lot work to do to prepare for the start of the season but we have a talented roster with which to start."