ORLANDO NEWS

US striker Dike needs Achilles surgery, out for 6-9 months

West Bromwich Albion says United States striker Daryl Dike will be sidelined for up to nine months because of an Achilles tendon injury

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mauricio Pereyra - Takes shot in win Pereyra took a shot and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Minnesota United. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match, and he recorded a se...

Impact Pereyra was solid on both sides of the ball in midfield as his side defeated Minnesota on Saturday. This was his second secondary assist of the season, to go along with one primary assist against Philadelphia a few weeks ago.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Carlos - Makes first start of season Carlos made two blocks, two clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Minnesota United.

Impact Carlos made his full season debut on Saturday, lining up alongside Robin Jansson and Rodrigo Schlegel in a back-three against Minnesota. Carlos seems like the backup option among the trio when Orlando usually lines up with four at the back.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramiro Enrique - Fires three shots but still no goals Enrique registered three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Minnesota United.

Impact Enrique was not dangerous on Saturday but he did manage to fire three shots (none on-target). He was subbed after 75 for Duncan McGuire to provide some fresh energy into the Orlando attack. From five appearances (three starts) the Argentinian striker is yet to find the net.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McGuire rallies Orlando City past Minnesota United 2-1 SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Duncan McGuire scored an unassisted goal in the 88th minute to rally Orlando City to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota U...

APRIL 16, 2023 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

McGuire rallies Orlando City past Minnesota United 2-1

Duncan McGuire scored an unassisted goal in the 88th minute to rally Orlando City to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City edges Minnesota United on 88th-minute goal Duncan McGuire headed in a rebound in the 88th minute as Orlando City rallied for a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night in S...

APRIL 16, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Ercan Kara - Returns on bench Kara (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Kara has missed four straight matches with the thigh injury but is finally back on the bench and available. Coming off a relatively serious injury it's unclear what Kara's role in the starting XI will look like moving forward.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United hope to start new unbeaten run vs. Orlando City Minnesota United will try to rebound from their first loss of the season on Saturday night when they host Orlando City in Saint Paul, Minn....

APRIL 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Minnesota United faces Orlando City in non-conference matchup

Minnesota United faces Orlando City in non-conference play

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Halliday - Out with thigh injury Halliday will miss Saturday's clash against Minnesota United due to a thigh injury, according to Orlando's injury report for the match.

Impact Halliday is set to miss a third consecutive MLS game this weekend after returning from the U.S. u-20 National Team with a thigh injury. Kyle Smith has been starting at right-back in his absence.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Top performers and award winners from FBU's Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando camps in March Football University returned to Florida in March for two one-day camps in Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. 247Sports has some award winners and t...

APRIL 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Luca Petrasso - Creates two chances in loss Petrasso created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Petrasso has started just three of Orlando's six MLS matches this season, but part of that can be explained by the squad rotation manager Oscar Pareja utilized for the CONCACAF Champions League at the beginning of the campaign. Petrasso seems to be the preferred option at left-back over Rafael Santos.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Smith - Creates three chances vs. Nashville Smith created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Smith continued as the starter at right-back on Saturday and he got involved in the attack despite his side's loss. Michael Halliday (not injury related) seems to be the preferred option in the position at the moment, but Smith should continue getting opportunities regardless thanks to his versatility along the back line.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Takes two shots in return off bench Torres subbed into Saturday's match against Nashville SC at halftime, taking two shots (one on target) and creating a chance in the 2-0 defeat. He also made an interception and won...

Impact Torres returned from international duty and made a substitute appearance against Nashville on Tuesday. He should return to the XI on either wing by next weekend's clash with Minnesota United.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Martins - Takes shot in loss Martins took a shot and made an interception in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Martins has started back-to-back MLS matches in defensive midfield for Orlando, his first league appearances for the club since his offseason move from Austin FC. He's competing with Cesar Araujo, Mauricio Pereyra and Wilder Cartagena in the position.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Concedes two in home loss Gallese made one save in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Gallese returned from international duty but was unable to help Orlando City SC get a result at home. He'll look to help get the Lions back on track at Minnesota, who have drawn both of their home matches 1-1 this season.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ercan Kara - Misses fourth straight match Kara (thigh) was not on the matchday roster in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Nashville SC.

Impact Kara missed his fourth straight match with a thigh injury. With Orlando City failing to score at home, they'll hope their DP striker will be able to return for their next contest at Minnesota.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picault, Mukhtar lead Nashville over Orlando City 2-0

Fafà Picault scored in the first half, reigning MVP Hany Mukhtar added some second-half insurance and Nashville SC defeated Orlando City 2-0

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nashville SC score vs. Orlando City SC: Live updates After back-to-back losses in MLS, Nashville SC travels to Exploria Stadium to face Orlando City. Follow the game here with live score update...

APRIL 1, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Orlando City takes on Nashville in non-conference play

Orlando City plays Nashville in non-conference action

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ercan Kara - Remains questionable for Saturday Kara (thigh) is once again listed as questionable in Orlando's injury report for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Kara has missed his side's last two games due to a thigh injury and he'll be a fitness test once again in order to be available to face Nashville. Ramiro Enrique or Duncan McGuire is likely to continue as the starting striker for the match.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Carlos - Makes season debut off bench Carlos subbed into Saturday's match against the Union in the 80th minute and made an interception in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Carlos made his first appearance of the season Saturday after recovering from a leg injury, and he helped close out an important win against Philadelphia off the bench. He seems to be the backup option behind Robin Jansson and Rodrigo Schlegel in central defense at the moment, but that could still change as the campaign continues.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE