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3 things we learned from Orlando City’s 1-0 road win over D.C. UnitedA strong defensive effort and early goal from Mauricio Pereyra helped the Lions remain undefeated.
Jhegson Mendez - Defends well in winMendez made seven interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United.
ImpactMendez was solid defensively from midfield on Sunday, preventing D.C. from getting in any sort of rhythm after Mauricio Pereyra's early score.He will hope to have a similar performance next weekend against Toronto, which are 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Antonio Carlos - Keeps clean sheet in winCarlos made two blocks, three interceptions and 13 clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United.
ImpactCarlos was immense in central defense against D.C., ensuring that Sunday's clash remained uneventful after Mauricio Pereyra's early score. He will hope to have a similar performance next weekend against Toronto, which have scored seven goals in five matches this season.
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Paul Arriola - Takes four shots against OrlandoArriola took four shots and made two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Orlando City. He also won two of two tackles in the match.
ImpactArriola started his first game since 2019 on Sunday, hopefully ending a nightmare 15 months since tearing his ACL in February of 2020, moving to the English Championship with Swansea earlier this season and then cutting that loan short after suffering a quad injury. If his performance Sunday is any indication, then he may be a little rusty but he's still a top attacking threat in MLS when fully fit.
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Julian Gressel - Creates two chances against OrlandoGressel created two chances and made an interception in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Orlando City. He also won one of one tackles in the match.
ImpactGressel subbed into Sunday's game at halftime and became a creative outlet for his side, though he couldn't inspire them to a goal. He should return to the starting XI next weekend against Philadelphia, which are sixth in the Eastern Conference but in good form at the moment.
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Edison Flores - Takes two shots in lossFlores took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Orlando City. He also won two of two tackles in the match.
ImpactFlores was solid on both sides of the ball on Sunday, but he couldn't get enough going in attack to seriously trouble Orlando. Next weekend he will face Philadelphia, which have conceded five goals in six matches this season.
MAY 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Nani - Takes four shots in winNani took four shots and made three clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United. He also won two of two tackles in the match.
ImpactNani was dangerous on Sunday despite missing out on scoring in a fourth consecutive game. He is averaging three shots per game so far this season and he will be ready to take on Toronto, which have conceded nine goals in five MLS matches.
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