SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Orlando City transfer Ercan Kara to Turkish Süper Lig club | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Orlando City SC have transferred striker Ercan Kara to Turkish top-flight team Samsunspor, the club announ...
Not playing Wednesday Kara (not injury related) won't be available to face Charlotte on Wednesday, Tom Bogert of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kara hasn't played for Orlando since July 9 and was surpassed by both Duncan McGuire and Ramiro Enrique on the depth chart, so the transfer isn't exactly surprising. He hasn't scored for Orlando since July 4 in all competitions, and the Austrian has five goals and one assist in 15 appearances (11 starts) this season.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back with team Kara (illness) has been taken off the injury report as he returns to team training Tuesday, according to Mike Gramajo of WESH 2 News.
Impact Kara missed Sunday's match with Chicago in what was originally announced for personal reasons, but has now been confirmed that it was due to an illness. He is expected to start at forward against St Louis as he had started in 11 league matches in 15 appearances, scoring five goals with an assist in that span.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with personal reasons Kara (personal) will not be available for Sunday's match against the Chicago Fire, according to Orlando City reporter Austin David.
Impact Kara has not started a league match since June 17, recording five goals on the season. He has stepped away from the team for the time being due to personal reasons.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bags off bench in 4-0 romp Kara scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Toronto FC.
Impact Kara finally bagged his first score since mid-May despite just a brief stint off the bench. He's merely logged in 32 minutes over the past four outings though and could remain on the bench over the weekend despite scoring five times already this season.
JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots versus Colorado Kara had three off-target shots during Saturday's 2-0 win over Colorado.
Impact Kara was way more active than on his previous appearance, being able to attempt multiple shots but accuracy wasn't there for him as he is now stuck in a three-game scoreless streak. With four goals over 11 league appearances this season, Kara will try to bounce back during next Saturday's visit to New England.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ercan Kara comes good for Orlando City SC | Quicker Stats | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
MAY 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Continues scoring tear Kara scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Inter Miami CF.
Impact Kara has now scored in three straight matches to bring his goal total to four. He also assisted to put him at five goal contributors thus far. In the last five games, the forward has started in each contest while generating four goals and one assist on 16 shots (eight on target). He will surely stay in the lineup for the team moving forward.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ercan Kara nets goal, assist as Orlando City beat Inter Miami Ercan Kara had a hand in two goals to help lead Orlando City to a 3-1 win over host Inter Miami in the first Florida Derby of the 2023 MLS s...
MAY 21, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Scores again Kara scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.
Impact Kara scored his second goal in two matches and his third in four games. He is on pace to surpass his total from 2022 while averaging two shots per contest.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores against Columbus Kara scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Columbus Crew.
Impact Kara scored Orlando's first goal in this match only a few minutes into the second half, as he took advantage of a through ball from Facundo Torres to coolly finish in a one-on-one sequence against the opposing goalkeeper, Patrick Schulte. This was Kara's second goal of the season, and both have come across his last three appearances.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Four shots in loss Kara had four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against CF Montreal.
Impact Kara recorded four shots (two on target) Saturday, making him the only played on the team to record a shot on goal. He also created a season high two chances in his 68 minutes of action.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal Kara scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Los Angeles Galaxy.
Impact Kara has his first goal of the 2023 MLS season. Unsurprisingly, current expectations are high for the striker, who scored 11 goals during his 2022 campaign. Limited injuries and games started affected Kara, but both should not be a problem now that he can play healthily.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kara leads Orlando City to 2-0 victory over Galaxy
Ercan Kara had a goal and an assist to power Orlando City to a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles GalaxyAPRIL 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns on bench Kara (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.
Impact Kara has missed four straight matches with the thigh injury but is finally back on the bench and available. Coming off a relatively serious injury it's unclear what Kara's role in the starting XI will look like moving forward.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Misses fourth straight match Kara (thigh) was not on the matchday roster in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Nashville SC.
Impact Kara missed his fourth straight match with a thigh injury. With Orlando City failing to score at home, they'll hope their DP striker will be able to return for their next contest at Minnesota.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains questionable for Saturday Kara (thigh) is once again listed as questionable in Orlando's injury report for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC.
Impact Kara has missed his side's last two games due to a thigh injury and he'll be a fitness test once again in order to be available to face Nashville. Ramiro Enrique or Duncan McGuire is likely to continue as the starting striker for the match.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Status uncertain for weekend Kara is listed as questionable with a thigh injury in Orlando's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Union.
Impact Kara was not involved in last weekend's defeat against Charlotte FC, and he'll be facing a fitness test once again in order to be available to face Philadelphia on Saturday. He started each of his side's first two MLS matches this season but struggled to get involved in the play. Duncan McGuire has started both of the second two matches up front.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Has quiet season opener Kara completed six passes in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Red Bulls.
Impact Kara was barely involved up front on Saturday and was hooked for Ramiro Enrique just after the hour mark against New York. Kara led Orlando with 11 goals during his rookie campaign in MLS last season, but he'll have to offer more than this moving forward.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in scoring Kara tallied 11 goals and three assists across 30 appearances (23 starts) in his rookie season in MLS.
Impact Kara finished the campaign as Orlando's leading scorer after joining the club from Rapid Vienna in January. The 26-year-old faced stiff competition from Benji Michel, Alexandre Pato and Tesho Akindele this season, but Kara will enter 2023 as the first-choice center forward.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando City takes road losing streak into game with CF Montreal
Orlando City visits CF Montreal looking to end a three-game road skidOCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orlando tops Columbus 2-1, earns final playoff berth in East
Facundo Torres scored on a penalty kick in the 84th minute and Orlando City grabbed the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1 victory over the Columbus CrewOCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Etienne leads the Columbus Crew against Orlando City
Derrick Etienne leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with Orlando City after scoring two goals against the New York Red BullsOCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Higuaín scores 2 goals to help Miami clinch playoff spot
Gonzalo Higuaín scored two goals in his first match since announcing he will retire after the season, and Inter Miami clinched a playoff spot with a 4-1 victory over Orlando CityOCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets lone goal in defeat Kara scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Thursday's 4-1 loss against Inter Miami CF.
Impact Kara subbed onto the pitch immediately following half time, replacing Tesho Akindele in a move that was presumably either rest-related or tactical in nature. He was rather involved throughout the second half and found the back of the net in the 71st minute for the only Orlando City goal of the match. The goal was assisted by Facundo Torres. Kara has 11 goals in 28 fixtures (21 starts) this season.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
