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ORLANDO 15-7-12 · 4TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
15-7-12 · 4TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
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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...
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.
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Ramiro Enrique - Takes five shots on Wednesday Enrique had five off-target shots, created one chance and made four clearances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Enrique couldn't score like he did in each of the previous two appearances but was still very active up front, pacing his team in shots attempted. However, accuracy wasn't there for him this time. Still, this has been a very positive stretch as the forward scored six times over the last 11 appearances.
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Pedro Gallese - Concedes one in win Gallese made one save and conceded one goal during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Gallese didn't see much action here as his team dominated most of the contest. However, he got beaten in the 72nd minute when Quinn Sullivan slotted home a pass from the left flank. Despite the late goal allowed and the lack of saves in this game, the goalkeeper is still having strong numbers as of late as he conceded multiple goals in just two of the 12 starts he had since returning from Copa America.
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Luis Muriel - Assists twice off bench in win Muriel made two assists and created four chances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Muriel had another great performance off the bench for Orlando. This time he was brought at halftime to replace Ivan Angulo and made decisive contributions, assisting both of his team's goals with pinpoint passes. That's now two goals and three assists over the last four appearances for the forward, who will become impossible to bench if he keeps it up before the start of the postseason.
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Facundo Torres - Scores opener in win Torres scored a goal off three shots (one on target), drew four four fouls and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Torres just can't stop scoring as this time he used a clinical left-footed finish to beat the goalkeeper and breaking the deadlock in the 57th minute. That's now six goals and one assist over the last six starts for the forward and 14 goals this year, matching his numbers from last season. Torres will have two more regular season outings to set a new career-best mark and betting against him doesn't look like a smart decision.
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Duncan McGuire - Scores, set for ban McGuire scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95t...
Impact McGuire came off the bench to record his 10th goals of the season. However, he did pick up his fifth yellow card in 19 matches and is set to miss the trip to Cincinnati. Despite double digit goals, the forward has been downgraded to a bench role since Ramiro Enrique took over in the lineup, recording just a start in the last seven MLS games, recording three goals with one assist in that span.
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Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals as Orlando City beats Union 2-1
Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire each scored a goal to help Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1OCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orlando City vs. Philadelphia Union | Orlando Is Hot! | Full Match Highlights
OCTOBER 3 • YOUTUBE
Facundo Torres makes club history in Orlando City win Facundo Torres broke a scoreless deadlock -- setting a club record for all-time goals in the process -- and Duncan McGuire added an insuranc...
OCTOBER 3 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Union, Orlando City face off in crucial match for both clubs The Philadelphia Union have yet to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs with three matches remaining, but they hope to take another step cl...
OCTOBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pedro Gallese - Makes six saves in win Gallese made six saves and conceded a penalty goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.
Impact Gallese was coming off a bad performance and bounced back in style with a season high in saves, with the only goal allowed coming off the penalty spot. The goalkeeper has been just great since returning from Copa America in July, with five clean sheets and just 10 goals allowed over his last 11 starts, and he'll try to keep it up during Wednesday's clash against Philadelphia.
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Facundo Torres - Scores in win over Dallas Torres scored a goal off two shots (both on target) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.
Impact Torres wasn't at his best but still found his way to be decisive once again as he was at the right spot to pick up a through pass and make it 3-0 for Orlando with a clinical finish in the 55th minute. With five goals and an assists over his last five starts, the forward found his best form at the perfect time as his team just clinch a playoff berth.
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Martin Ojeda - Logs another assist in win Ojeda made an assist, had one shot on goal, created two chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.
Impact Ojeda once again made most of his role in set pieces, this time assisting Rodrigo Schlegel for his team's second goal with a perfect corner-kick cross. That's now five assists over the last eight starts for the attacker, who's heating up at the right time, with the postseason just around the corner.
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Rodrigo Schlegel - Scores in win over Dallas Schlegel scored a goal off his lone shot and made three tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception during Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.
Impact Schlegel was solid defensively despite not exactly stuffing the stat sheet but his biggest contribution came on offense as he used a powerful header off a corner kick from the left to make it 2-0 for Orlando in the 51st minute. This was the first goal of the year for the center-back, who's not having the same fantasy numbers from the last two seasons but still has the ability to provide some nice stats.
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Rafael Santos - Logs assist in win Santos delivered an assist, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (all won), two clearances and one block during Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.
Impact Santos had another solid defensive performance but his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as the left-back assisted Ramiro Enrique for the opening goal of the game with a perfect cross from the flank. With one goal, one assist and 10 crosses over his last four starts, Santos is showing some two-way upside ahead of the final stretch of the regular season.
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Ramiro Enrique - Scores opener, assists in win Enrique scored a goal off two shots (one on target), made an assist, created two chances and drew four fouls during Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.
Impact Enrique was back in the starting Xi after scoring off the bench in the previous game and had an even better performance here as he headed home a cross from the left to open the scoring for Orlando in the 18th minute and then assisted Facundo Torres for the third goal in the 55th. The forward has been great since he was freed to play in July, with six goals over his last 10 appearances and will try to keep heating up during the final stretch of the regular season.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando City brings home winning streak into matchup against the Philadelphia Union
Orlando City hosts the Philadelphia Union trying to extend a three-game home winning streakOCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orlando City top FC Dallas, in playoffs for fifth straight year Ramiro Enrique had a goal and an assist and Martin Ojeda added a pair of assists, as Orlando City cruised to a 3-0 win over FC Dallas in Fri...
SEPTEMBER 29 • SACBEE.COM
FC Dallas vs. Orlando City | Playoffs Clinched! | Full Match Highlights
SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE
Dagur Dan Thorhallsson - Questionable against Dallas Thorhallsson (lower leg) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Dallas, per the MLS injury report.
Impact Thorhallsson is a doubt for Saturday's clash as he deals with a lower leg injury. The defender has been a constant in the starting XI throughout the season and would be a tremendous loss at right-back if ruled out. Kyle Smith is the most likely starter if Thorhallsson can't go Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Muriel leads Orlando City against Dallas
Luis Muriel leads Orlando City into a matchup with Dallas following a two-goal performance against the Columbus CrewSEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cesar Araujo - Completes one-game ban Araujo completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Dallas on Saturday.
Impact Araujo missed the thrilling 4-3 loss at Columbus, and his return to midfield will be much welcomed by Orlando. The Uruguayan has been a regular starter in his DMC role, and he should return to the side for another complicated trip, this time to take on Dallas.
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Facundo Torres - Assists late in Saturday's loss Torres assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 loss versus Columbus Crew.
Impact Torres set up Luis Muriel's goal just before the final whistle Saturday, his first assist since June 19. He now has 15 goal contributions on the season, 12 of which have come in his last 13 appearances. On the defensive end, he added one tackle and one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.
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Ramiro Enrique - Scores off bench Saturday Enrique scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against Columbus Crew.
Impact Enrique came off the bench for the first time since July 6 Saturday, but still was able to contribute a goal. He now has five goals this season, all of which have come in his last nine appearances. He finished the match with two shots and one clearance in his 32 minutes of playing time.
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