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Martin Ojeda - Nets goal as sub Ojeda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Ojeda got the start off the bench and scored his first goal in eight matches Saturday. He's been averaging about three shots and two crosses a game after totaling 34 shots (10 on target) and 24 crosses (10 accurate) in the last 10 contests.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Santos - Scores first of season Rafael Santos scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Rafael Santos got his first goal of the season in his first start since March 18. With Kyle Smith on suspension watch, the Brazilian got the call to start, but will likely remain a bench option with three starts in six appearances at the moment.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ercan Kara - 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

Pedro Gallese - Allows one in win Gallese recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Gallese completed only a save, but could not hold on to the clean sheet during Saturday's win. Since returning from international duty with Peru, the keeper has conceded 12 goals on 22 saves with a clean sheet in the last eight matches. This brings his average saves a game to three. He will face off against Atlanta United on Saturday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests.

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

Kara, Ojeda propel Orlando City over Inter Miami 3-1

Ercan Kara and Martín Ojeda both had a goal and an assist to power Orlando City to a 3-1 victory over Inter Miami

MAY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photo gallery: Orlando City at Inter Miami | Saturday, May 20, 2023 Inter Miami hosts Orlando City for their MLS soccer match at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

MAY 21, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Orlando City, Inter Miami battle in Florida derby Orlando City make the short trek to take on Inter Miami in the first edition of the 2023 Florida derby on Saturday night.

MAY 19, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

MLS Footnotes: St. Louis City feeling side effects of league parity

After a record smashing five consecutive victories to begin life in MLS, expansion darlings St. Louis City SC have since fallen back to eart...

MAY 19, 2023

Luca Petrasso - Still out against Miami Petrasso (thigh) remains unavailable to face Inter Miami this weekend, according to Orlando's injury report for the match.

Impact Petrasso has been sidelined for more than a month with a thigh injury that will force him to miss a sixth consecutive league game on Saturday. Rafael Santos, Rodrigo Schlegel and Gaston Gonzalez could all be options to fill in at left-back, as Kyle Smith will have to take over on the right side to replace Michael Halliday while he competes in the upcoming u-20 World Cup for the next month or so.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Smith - On suspension watch Smith recorded three tackles (two won) and one clearance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Smith has moved from center back to left back with Rodrigo Schlegel transitioning to the center back role. He's totaled 11 tackles (five won) and 11 clearances in the last six games. However, he is one yellow card away from a suspension if he sees one in the next five contests.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pereyra - Creates three chances in return Mauricio Pereyra created three chances and recorded two crosses (two accurate) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Pereyra came off the bench and played 31 minutes during Wednesday's draw. He could return to the lineup as soon as Saturday against Inter Miami. The midfielder has generated an assist with 13 crosses (seven accurate), 10 tackles (six won) and nine chances created in his last six games played.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Halliday - Called up to YNT Halliday has been called up by the U.S. Youth National Team for the upcoming u-20 World Cup in Argentina, meaning he'll miss up to a month of MLS action for the tournament.

Impact Halliday replaces an injured Mauricio Cuevas (ankle) on the roster and will try to link up with the team before the U.S.'s first game on Saturday. He's featured eight times in MLS this season with six starts at right-back, but he will miss at least Orlando's next 2-3 league games while competing in this tournament.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ercan Kara - 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

Pedro Gallese - Allows late goal Gallese had five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Gallese was on his way to his fourth clean sheet, but a goal from Gabe Segal ruined his chances of that to take the tie Wednesday. He's allowed eight goals in the last five matches, recording 17 saves in that span. This ups his average saves a game to 3.1. He will make a trip to Inter Miami on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Segal comes through late as NYCFC, Orlando City draw Rookie forward Gabriel Segal scored his first MLS goal at the perfect time, delivering the 89th-minute equalizer to let New York City FC dra...

MAY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Segal's first goal helps NYCFC earn 1-1 tie with Orlando City

Gabriel Segal scored his first career goal late in the second half to help New York City FC earn a 1-1 draw with Orlando City

MAY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mauricio Pereyra - Makes return to squad Pereyra is starting on the bench for Wednesday's match against New York City F.C.

Impact Pereyra has missed the last three matches with a thigh injury, so it is too early to start him in the lineup. Once fit, he will return to the starting XI after starting all eight games played with an assist and 18 crosses (five won) in that span.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Martins - Returns to bench Martins is available off the bench for Wednesday's clash with New York City F.C.

Impact Martins has downgraded to a bench role, starting just twice in five matches played, In that span, he's recorded just nine crosses (one accurate) and six interceptions.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC aim to end losing skid at expense of Orlando City The month of May has not been kind to either New York City FC or Orlando City.

MAY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mauricio Pereyra - Questionable once again Pereyra (thigh) remains listed as questionable in Orlando's injury report for Wednesday's clash against NYCFC.

Impact Pereyra's status is still uncertain heading into this midweek New York City matchup, as he's missed his side's last three league games with a thigh injury he suffered in late April. Wilder Cartagena has been replacing him alongside Cesar Araujo in defensive midfield.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Schlegel - Five clearances in draw Schlegel made five clearances and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Crew.

Impact Schlegel returned to the XI Saturday after spending his side's last two league games as an unused substitute. He lined up at left-back against Columbus and could be an option in the position while Luca Petrasso (thigh) is injured, as it seems he's returned to his backup status behind Robin Jansson and Antonio Carlos in central defense.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC takes road losing streak into matchup against Orlando City

New York City FC visits Orlando City aiming to end a three-game road skid

MAY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duncan McGuire - Scores off bench in draw McGuire scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact McGuire didn't need much time to make an impact, as the young striker scored the equalizer in the second half. This was his fourth goal of the campaign in eight appearances, and he's making a case to see more minutes -- and even a few starts -- given how effective he's been in front of goal thus far. He has netted two of his four goals off the bench.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ercan Kara - 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