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Facundo Torres, Martin Ojeda, Pedro Gallese lead Orlando City past Charlotte 2-0 in playoff opener

Facundo Torres scored in the first half, Martin Ojeda found the net in the second, and Pedro Gallese notched his fourth postseason clean sheet to lead Orlando City to a 2-0 victory...

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte FC has goalkeeping to lean on in Round One match with hot Orlando City Orlando City was a tough team to beat over the second half of the season.They’ll look to maintain that success when they host Charlotte FC i...

OCTOBER 26 • KANSASCITY.COM

Charlotte FC visits Orlando City in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Charlotte FC visits Orlando City in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivan Angulo - Whips in three crosses Angulo generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Atlanta United.

Impact Angulo played the full 90 against Atlanta but had a relatively quiet day, notching one shot, a chance created and three crosses in the loss. He will go into playoffs being one of Orlando's more likely players to bag a goal contribution, having 11 goal contributions in 34 appearances this campaign.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Santos - Records assist Santos assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Atlanta United.

Impact Santos found a goal contribution from the defense Saturday, notching an assist in the loss. This marks his third assist of the season, bringing him to four goal contributions on the campaign. He also notched one clearance, an interception and one tackle won from his left-back spot.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Ojeda - Bags consolation goal Ojeda scored one goal to go with eight shots (four on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Ojeda recorded a season-high in shots Saturday after firing in eight but could only manage a consolation goal in the loss. This marks his fourth goal of the season, bringing him to 13 goal contributions on the season. He was also back in the starting XI after appearing off the bench last match.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Allows two against Atlanta Gallese recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Atlanta United.

Impact Gallese had a poor outing Saturday, as he allowed two goals while making three saves. This marks his fifth straight appearance since a clean sheet, remaining at eight on the season. He will look to turn that around when the club starts playoff play against Charlotte on Sunday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Guzan has 9 saves, Atlanta United beats Orlando City 2-1 in finale to clinch playoff berth

Saba Lobjanidze and Jamal Thiaré each scored a goal, Brad Guzan had nine saves and Atlanta United beat Orlando City 2-1 in the regular season finale for both team to clinch a berth...

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City vs. Atlanta United | Full Match Highlights | Decision Day 2024

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

David Brekalo - Option off bench Brekalo (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Atlanta.

Impact Brekalo missed six matches in a row but is back on the bench for the finale. The center-back has been left in a rotational role for the most part, and isn't likely to feature outside of the closing minutes.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dagur Dan Thorhallsson - Starting finale Thorhallsson (lower leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Atlanta.

Impact Thorhallsson is back in the starting XI after overcoming a lower leg issue. He's been questionable for a few matches in a row, but evidently he's trended the right way, as he's now back in the starting XI immediately.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Five MLS Players Who Could Move Abroad in 2025 Facundo Torres and Diego Gómez are among the most talented young MLS players who could move to Europe.

OCTOBER 11 • THESTATE.COM

Wilder Cartagena - Will miss regular-season finale Cartagena will miss the final game of the 2024 MLS regular season, against Atlanta United on Oct. 19, due to a yellow card suspension.

Impact The central midfielder has established himself as a regular for the Lions, but he'll be forced to miss the match after the international break due to a ban. However, he should return to his regular role in the postseason. Cartagena ends the campaign with one assist, 77 tackles, 34 clearances and 20 interceptions across 27 appearances (25 starts).

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan McGuire - Set to return from ban McGuire completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Atlanta United on Oct. 19 after the international break.

Impact McGuire has scored three goals across his last four substitute appearances, and it's unclear if he'll return to the XI for his regular-season finale, especially considering all the success he's had off the bench in 2024. He's up to 10 goals across 26 appearances (18 starts) this season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ramiro Enrique powers Orlando City past FC Cincinnati Ramiro Enrique scored a brace and had an assist, and visiting Orlando City punished FC Cincinnati for multiple mistakes in a 3-1 victory on...

OCTOBER 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

FC Cincinnati vs. Orlando City | Full Match Highlights

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Robin Jansson - Makes five clearances Jansson made two interceptions and five clearances during Saturday's 3-1 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Jansson was a part of the Orlando back line that conceded once on Saturday leading the team with five clearances. The defender has combined four seven interceptions and 12 clearances over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Araujo - Contributes defensively Araujo made three interceptions and two tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Araujo contributed defensively in midfield leading Orlando with three interceptions in the match. The midfielder has combined for three shots, five tackles and five interceptions over his last three matches with his last goal involvement coming in July.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Five saves in win Gallese allowed a goal while making five saves during Saturday's 3-1 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Gallese conceded a goal in the 45th minute, but blanked Cincinnati from there as Orlando came away with all three points. The keeper has allowed a goal in each of his last three matches while combining for 12 saves as Orlando end the regular season following the international break against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Angulo - Scores with lone shot Angulo scored a goal with his lone shot and created a chance during Saturday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Angulo found the back of the net in the 66th minute scoring Orlando's second goal before subbing off in the 81st. The goal was the first since the end of August for Angulo who has combined for four shots over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ramiro Enrique - Involved in three goals Enrique scored twice and had an assist with his lone chance created while taking four shots (three on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's match against Cincinnat...

Impact Enrique found the back of the net in the 10th and 72nd minutes and set up Ivan Angulo in the 66th to play a role in three of Orlando's goals while leading the team with four shots as of his substitution in the 87th minute. The forward has been in excellent form of late with four goals and two assists over his last four appearances to go along with 13 shots and four chances created.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Smith - First assist of season Smith had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (two accurate), creating a chance and making three interceptions during Saturday's match against Cincinn...

Impact Smith set up Ramiro Enrqiue in the 10th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Orlando in crosses and interceptions as of his substitution in the 81st minute. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Smith who has now started three straight matches at right back.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City picking up steam heading into Cincinnati clash Orlando City will try to keep building momentum toward the postseason on Saturday night when they visit FC Cincinnati.Orlando (14-11-7, 49 p...

OCTOBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

OCTOBER 4 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Martin Ojeda - Active display in win Ojeda had two off-target shots, created four chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate) and drew two fouls during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Ojeda couldn't appear on the scoresheet this time but was still one of the biggest driving forces behind Orlando's offense while he was on the pitch. The attacker has been one of MLS' top playmakers since recovering his spot in the starting XI, with two goals, six assists, 32 chances created and 102 crosses over the last 13 matches.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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