MARCH 30 • SACBEE.COM
ORLANDO 15-7-12 · 4TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-7-12 · 4TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Next Match vs Atlanta (H) · Today 8:30PM
ORL -211 TOTAL 2.5
Red Bulls look to stay hot against slow-starting Orlando City A matchup between two teams at opposite sides of the Eastern Conference standings square off when the New York Red Bulls travel to take on O...
Orlando City to host formidable Red Bulls The Lions will face a New York team that at home on March 23 dominated Inter Miami 4-0.
MARCH 29 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Cesar Araujo - Back in training with team Araujo (ankle) was spotted in training Thursday, Mike Gramajo of NBC Sports reports.
Impact It's unclear whether Araujo will be available to face the Red Bulls on Saturday, as he will probably need to ramp up from a physical perspective, but the fact that he's back in training is a good sign for him. If he can't play Saturday, then the central midfielder should be available to face DC United on April 13 following the bye week.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Duncan McGuire - Available to play Saturday McGuire (not injury related) is back from international duty with the USA U23 squad and was spotted in training Thursday, Mike Gramajo of NBC Sports reports.
Impact McGuire has two goals and nine shots (three on target) across four starts this season, and he should be in line to remain in the XI when the Lions take on the Red Bulls on Saturday now that he's back in the squad and participating in full training.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Wilder Cartagena - Back in training with Orlando Cartagena (not injury related) is back from international duty with Peru and was spotted in training Thursday, Mike Gramajo of NBC Sports reports.
Impact The central midfielder started in the 2-0 win over Nicaragua and logged minutes off the bench in the 4-1 thumping of Dominican Republic. Expect Cartagena to be in contention for a starting role in midfield when the Lions take on the Red Bulls on Saturday.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Facundo Torres - Back with Orlando City Torres (not injury related) is back from international duty with Uruguay and was spotted in training Thursday, Mike Gramajo of NBC Sports reports.
Impact Torres came off the bench in the friendly match against the Basque Country and didn't feature against Ivory Coast, so he should be ready to go when league play resumes March 30 against the Red Bulls. Torres has made three appearances (two starts) in league play this season but he's yet to record a goal or an assist.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
David Brekalo - Back in training Thursday Brekalo (not injury related) is back from international duty with Slovenia and was spotted in training Thursday, Mike Gramajo of NBC Sports reports.
Impact Brekalo logged eight minutes off the bench in the 2-2 draw against Malta and was an unused sub during the 2-0 win over Portugal during the international break. This means he should be fully fit and ready to go for Orlando's matchup against the Red Bulls on Saturday.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Robin Jansson - Four clearances in win Jansson generated four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 win against Austin FC.
Impact Jansson saw his best performance of the season Saturday, as he notched two interceptions and a clearance. The defender has yet to miss a start in the club's first five contests of the campaign, notching five tackles, six interceptions and 11 clearances in those appearances, looking to be in line for a starting role with Orlando for the sixth straight season.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Ojeda - Fires in five shots Ojeda generated five shots (three on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Austin FC.
Impact Ojeda saw a season-high in shots in a match Saturday, as he fired in five during the win. He also added on a solid seven crosses and two chances created. The attacker has started in the club's past four matches after beginning the season on the bench, recording 12 shots, 12 chances created and 36 crosses to go along with one assist during that four-game span.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Dagur Dan Thorhallsson - Earns assist in win Thorhallsson assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and six chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Austin FC.
Impact Thorhallsson saw his best performance of the season Saturday, as he not only recorded a season-high in chances created, crosses and tackles in a match, with six, four and four, respectively, but also added on an assist in the 42nd minute off of Jack Lynn's goal. Thorhallsson has now started in all five contests this season at right back, recording seven shots, 10 crosses and 11 chances created in the attack to go along with three interceptions, seven clearances and nine tackles, providing a great two-way threat for Orlando.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Lynn - Scores in return Lynn scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Austin FC.
Impact Lynn made his way into the starting XI after missing the club's past three contests due to a lower leg issue, appearing to have not missed a beat after scoring off a Dagur Dan Thorhallsson assist in the 422nd minute. Lynn will most likely fall back to the bench once Duncan McGuire and Ramiro Enrique return from international duty and an ankle injury, although he will still hope to see decent time on the field after only appearing six times in his past two seasons in Florida.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Lodeiro - Bags first goal of season Lodeiro scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Austin FC.
Impact Lodeiro earned his first goal and goal contribution of the season Saturday, finding the back of the net in the 64th minute for the club's second and final goal of the match. This was a slightly rare goal for the midfielder in recent times, as he only had one in 37 appearances last campaign. This was his second start in a row after coming on off the bench in the club's previous two contests, registering one chance created, three tackles, six crosses and seven shots across those two starts.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Stajduhar - Quiet day versus Austin Stajduhar registered one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win against Austin FC.
Impact Stajduhar was protected well by his defense against Austin, as he only had to save one shot on his way to a clean sheet. This was his first appearance in the club's first game of the season, as he looks set to be the backup in net once again after only appearing 11 times since joining the team in 2019. He will most likely drop to the bench in the club's next contest, as regular starter Pedro Gallese is expected to return from international duty by then.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando City vs. Austin FC | Nico Lodeiro Golazo! | Full Match Highlights
MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE
Orlando City blank Austin FC behind Mason Stajduhar Jack Lynn and Nicolas Lodeiro scored goals and the Orlando City defense did the rest as the Lions rolled to a 2-0 win over visiting Austin F...
MARCH 24 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Orlando City beats Austin 2-0 for first victory of season
Jack Lynn had a first-half goal, Nicolás Lodeiro scored in the second half and Orlando City won for the first time this season, beating Austin FC 2-0MARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ramiro Enrique - Questionable Saturday Enrique (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Austin.
Impact Enrique was handed a questionable tag with an ankle injury that ruled him out last time out. The forward actually got the start in the match prior to that, so this injury could leave some gap in the starting XI with Duncan McGuire off on international duty.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Lodeiro - Racks up six crosses in loss Lodeiro had one off-target shot and sent in six inaccurate crosses during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Atlanta.
Impact Lodeiro was back in the starting XI after coming off the bench during the previous two contests but had his worst performance since joining Orlando from a statistical standpoint as he couldn't create for teammates even on set pieces and failed to put a shot on target. The veteran playmaker will probably receive more opportunities to show why he was brought from Portland, but he has mostly disappointed after his first four games with his new team.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Gallese - Allows two in loss Gallese made five saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Atlanta.
Impact Gallese wasn't at fault for either goal scored by the opposition and prevent an even bigger loss with some huge saves along the way so, despite coming off a loss, Orlando will miss his starting goalkeeper next weekend as he departs to join his national team for two World Cup Qualifiers games.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Muriel - Active in first MLS start Muriel had four shots (two on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Atlanta.
Impact Muriel made his first MLS start since joining Orlando and had a nice performance here, being his side's most dangerous player and forcing opposing goalkeeper to work a couple of times. The forward was brought to be one of the starts of the franchise so we should expect him to start most games and be heavily featured moving forward.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Facundo Torres - Called up by Uruguay Torres has been called up to serve with Uruguay for their friendly against Ivory Coast on March 26, his club announced Tuesday.
Impact Torres will not be an option for the club's next contest against Austin FC on Saturday, as he will be serving with Uruguay on international duty. This will be a significant loss for the club, as the attacker is a regular starter when available, with Ramiro Enrique being his most likely replacement. The club will then hope to have Torres back for their match against the New York Red Bulls on March 30, although that will depend on when he returns to Orlando from Uruguay.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Duncan McGuire - With US U23's McGuire was called up for the US U23 national team and will miss Saturday's clash with Austin.
Impact McGuire's situation with Orlando has been odd throughout the offseason but he's back with the team for now at least. With the forward away on international duty, new signing Luis Muriel should get the starting nod Saturday.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Gallese - Headed to Peru Gallese was called up for Peru and will miss Saturday's clash with Austin.
Impact Gallese is set to spend a single match on the sideline while on international duty. The goalkeeper will likely be replaced by Mason Stajduhar who was brought back as his backup for the second season in a row.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Wilder Cartagena - Earns Peru call Cartagena was called up by Peru and will miss Saturday's clash with Austin.
Impact Cartagena is set to miss at least one match while away on international duty. The midfielder has two starts, but has gone unused in the last match and came off the bench before that. Cartagena's role is unclear when he returns from international duty.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
David Brekalo - Called up by Slovenia Brekalo was called up by Slovenia and will miss Saturday's clash with Austin.
Impact Brekalo got the start last time out but is now set to miss out as he heads off to national team duty. Rodrigo Schlegel and Robin Jansson should be back as the top two center-backs with Brekalo out Saturday.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
