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Transfers back to MLS Michel has agreed on a transfer to Real Salt Lake from Liga Portugal side Arouca.

Impact Michel left Orlando in 2023 to Portugal following a four year stint with the side. He made 51 starts in 110 appearances from 2019-2022, scoring 16 goals with five assists over four seasons. With Arouca, the forward only made 19 appearance over a year and a half stint, scoring just once.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Benji Michel leaves Orlando City to join FC Arouca on free transfer Homegrown forward Benji Michel has left Orlando City to join Portuguese Primeira Liga side FC Arouca on a free transfer.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Contract negotiations ongoing Michel's contract with Orlando City has run out but the club remains in discussions with the player about a potential new deal.

Impact Michel scored one goal in 32 MLS appearances last season, starting 14 matches mostly on the left wing. The 25-year-old would be competing with Ivan Angulo, Jake Mulraney and Tesho Akindele for the spot in the XI if he returns to Orlando for 2023.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

"This is Orlando": Benji Michel, Facundo Torres power historic US Open Cup title | MLSSoccer.com ORLANDO, Fla. – With an Orlando City SC flag draped over his shoulders, Benji Michel sprinted to “The Wall” in celebration.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City beats Sac Republic 3-0 for U.S. Open Cup title

Facundo Torres broke through with a goal in the 75th minute, then converted on a penalty to give Orlando City its first-ever trophy with a 3-0 victory over Sacramento Republic in t...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City to take on Sac Republic for U.S. Open Cup title

Major League Soccer’s Orlando City will host USL upstart Sacramento in the title match of the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando's Own Benji Michel: Head Over Heels for a Hometown Final High-flying Benji Michel escaped some of the meaner streets of Orlando to become a hometown pro – and this suddenly in-form striker now has...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • USSOCCER.COM

GOAL: Benji Michel, Orlando City SC - 83rd minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 28, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City hosts the Houston Dynamo in non-conference action

Orlando City plays the Houston Dynamo in non-conference action

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available against New England Michel (lower leg) has returned to training with Orlando City and should be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against the Revolution, manager Oscar Pareja said Monday.

Impact Michel has missed Orlando's last three MLS games with a lower leg injury, but he has recovered and could be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City hosts Dallas in non-conference action

Orlando City hosts Dallas in non-conference action

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City visits Austin after shutout win

A game after shutting out Toronto 1-0, Orlando City faces Austin

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Toronto Michel (lower leg) was not in Orlando's match day squad for Saturday's victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Michel played almost an hour against Montreal last weekend but he was out with a lower leg injury on Saturday. Junior Urso was pushed up onto the wing in his absence for the game.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pato, Gallese lead Orlando City past CF Montreal in opener

Alexandre Pato had a go-ahead goal and Pedro Gallese made five saves to lead Orlando City to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal in a Major League Soccer opener

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Benji Michel, Orlando City SC - 59th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores once before injury Michel had one goal on one shot, two fouls and sustained one foul in the 2-0 victory over Montreal on Sunday.

Impact After Alexandre Pato scored the first goal in the 49th minute, Michel kept the momentum going by netting in the 59th minute thanks to the assist from Mauricio Pereyra. Unfortunately, Michel subbed off then minutes later with an apparent injury, and it is unclear whether he will be ready to play in the next match against Chicago.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in playoff loss Michel completed 12 passes and created two chances in last week's 3-1 Round One defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Michel couldn't be the difference-maker in the playoffs against Nashville, and he ends the season with four goals and three assists in 35 MLS appearances (20 starts). Nani's departure after this year opens up an opportunity for Michel to lock down the starting spot on Orlando's left wing in 2022.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Michel took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 victory against CF Montreal. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Michel was solid on both sides of the ball as his side finally clinched a playoff spot by defeating Montreal on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Chicago Michel took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Fire.

Impact Michel scored the only goal in Saturday's game, a strike from distance that earned his side's first victory in almost a month. With all of the injuries Orlando's forwards have suffered recently, Michel's performances will be vital for his side to maintain a high position in the table, and on Friday he faces Inter Miami, which have conceded 31 times in 19 matches this season.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benji Michel's goal highlights Orlando City SC win over Chicago Fire FC, 1-0

Benji Michel's goal highlights Orlando City SC win over Chicago Fire FC, 1-0

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Fox Sports

Stajduhar, Michel help Orlando City beat Fire 1-0

Mason Stajduhar made a career-high five saves for his first MLS shutout, Benji Michel scored and Orlando City beat the Chicago Fire 1-0 on a rain-soaked Saturday night

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Benji Michel, Orlando City SC - 51st minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Records assist in win Michel took four shots (two on target) and assisted a goal in Friday's 3-2 victory against Atlanta United. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Michel set up Silvester van der Water's equalizer in Friday's back-and-forth game, before Nani eventually won the three points against Atlanta. It was Michel's third assist of the season, and he will want even more Wednesday against Inter Miami, which have conceded 23 goals in 13 MLS matches.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani scores late, lifts Orlando City over Atlanta United

Nani scored on a late header and Orlando City beat Atlanta United 3-2 on Friday night to move into second place in the Eastern Conference

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has quiet game in loss Michel created a chance and made a clearance in Sunday's 5-0 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Michel was largely ineffective against New York City without Nani, Chris Mueller or Daryl Dike alongside him in the lineup. Dike is with the U.S. Men's National Team at the Gold Cup, but Michel will hope that Nani and Mueller will return soon so that he isn't left this isolated Friday against Atlanta.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE