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Luis Muriel - Brace off the bench Muriel scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against Columbus Crew.

Impact Muriel scored a pair of goals as a substitute Saturday, a penalty in the 78th minute and then an outside-the-box strike just before the final whistle. It marked his second brace of the season and his first since May 11. He also created one chance and won one tackle in his 32 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Concedes four goals Saturday Gallese recorded one save and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Columbus Crew.

Impact After keeping three straight clean sheets heading into Saturday's match, Gallese had a rude awakening versus Columbus' attack. The Crew put four goals past Gallese, his second most in a match this season. He also made just one save. He faces a more favorable matchup this Saturday at FC Dallas, a side which has scored 49 goals in 30 league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez helps Crew cool off Orlando City Cucho Hernandez had a goal and an assist in the second half to help the host Columbus Crew defeat Orlando City 4-3 and end the Lions’ three-...

SEPTEMBER 22 • KANSASCITY.COM

Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City | 7 Goal Battle! | Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Luis Muriel - Assist in win Muriel assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 98th minute.

Impact Muriel came off the bench after 82 minutes Wednesday to replace Ivan Angulo. His eight minutes on the field were impactful as it allowed him to create the assist for Duncan McGuire's goal, Orlando's second. The veteran Colombian striker is usually deployed as a substitute later in the game, he has chalked up three goals and three assists.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Ojeda - Delivers fourth assist in six matches Ojeda assisted once to go with one shot (none on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yello...

Impact Ojeda was a "live wire" for Orlando Wednesday. He had a shot blocked and delivered 11 crosses but his main contribution was providing the assist for Fucundo Torre's goal, Orlando's first of the game. He was subbed after 63 minutes. The Argentinian attacking midfielder is currently a prolific playmaker, he has now delivered four assists from his last six MLS matches.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan McGuire - Finds net in win McGuire scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Charlotte FC.

Impact McGuire came on after 46 minutes to provide fresh legs to the Orlando attack, he replaced Ramiro Enrique. The striker had just eight touches but his only on target effort was material as it netted Orlando's second goal. The 23-year-old is in hot form, he has now scored two and delivered an assist from his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Scores in win Torres scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (none accurate) and created three chances in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Torres put in a strong performance Wednesday. He scored the game's opening goal from one of his two on target efforts and contributed to the overall team effort by executing a clearance and an interception. He was subbed after 82 minutes. The Uruguayan international is in hot form, he has now struck four times in the last three games and amassed a tally of 12 goals and two assists.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Clean sheet in victory Gallese registered two saves and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Gallese put in a solid performance Wednesday. He was not placed under much pressure but did deliver a clean sheet and saved the two shots he faced on target. The Peruvian international is in strong form, this is his third consecutive MLS clean sheet. He will need to be on his toes for Orlando's next against Columbus. The Crew are currently sitting fourth in the league and put two past Toronto in their last.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Araujo - Set for suspension Araujo had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Araujo will miss Saturday's trip to Columbus after picking up another ban due to yellow card accumulation. This will also end his streak of matches started, having appeared in the starting XI the last 11 games in a row, recording a goal and an assist with 23 tackles and 11 clearances in that span. Both Nicolas Lodeiro and Felipe Martins are the set options to start in the defensive midfield for Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres, Orlando stay red-hot: "Best soccer we've played" | MLSSoccer.com Facundo Torres and Orlando City SC have gotten hot at the right time.

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City vs. Charlotte FC | Facu Torres Banger! | Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Second-half goals lift Orlando City past Charlotte FC Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire scored second-half goals as host Orlando City beat Charlotte FC on Wednesday.Orlando (12-10-7, 43 points)...

SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Second-half goals lift Orlando City past Charlotte FC Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire scored second-half goals as host Orlando City beat Charlotte FC on Wednesday.Orlando (12-10-7, 43 points)...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Duncan McGuire seals Orlando's 2-0 victory with 89' goal against Charlotte FC

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals, Orlando City beats Charlotte 2-0

Facundo Torres scored a goal in the 52nd minute, Duncan McGuire added a late goal and Pedro Gallese had two saves to help Orlando City beat Charlotte FC 2-0

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Facundo Torres finds the back of the net in 52' to give Orlando a 1-0 lead over Charlotte FC

SEPTEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Jack Lynn - Plays for Orlando City B Lynn (leg) was seen playing for Orlando City B on Sunday.

Impact Lynn has bounced back and forth from the senior team and reserves, returning to the pitch with Orlando City B following a leg injury. He had started twice in 10 MLS appearances, scoring two goals on six shots (three on target).

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

David Brekalo - Still out Brekalo (thigh) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Charlotte, confirmed Mike Gramajo of WESH.

Impact Brekalo will miss his second match in a row with a thigh injury. He has only been used off the bench when fit, recording just one start in the last six matches and 12 starts in 19 appearances on the season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Playoffs in sight as Charlotte, Orlando City face off Charlotte FC travels to Orlando City SC on Wednesday night in a match that can shape the MLS playoff picture heading into the final three we...

SEPTEMBER 17 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Orlando City brings shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC

Orlando City comes into a matchup with Charlotte FC after securing two straight shutout wins

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duncan McGuire - Scores off bench in win McGuire scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact McGuire ran nearly the length of the field to complete a fast-break play for the hosts' third goal in the 74th minute against New England. He had previously subbed on for Ramiro Enrique in the second half of the game. McGuire's goal and assist in the last two matches have him close to recovering the starting job ahead of the decisive stages of the competition.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Ojeda - Attempts six crosses Saturday Ojeda had three shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-0 win versus New England Revolution.

Impact Ojeda achieved a team-high six crosses while taking four of Orlando's five corner kicks during the victory, yet he failed to create multiple chances for the first time in his latest 10 starts across all competitions. He's still in good form with regular playmaking duties for a side that scored three goals in each of their last two games.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Lodeiro - Assists off bench in win Lodeiro assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact Lodeiro provided a great ball for Duncan McGuire to score on a counterattack during the 74th minute of the match. It was Lodeiro's first goal involvement in MLS play since dropping to a substitute role in early July. That fact may help him regain confidence as he competes for an attacking midfield spot with Martin Ojeda and Facundo Torres. However, even with limited time on the field, the veteran could have a few set pieces per game.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Converts penalty in victory Torres scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus New England Revolution.

Impact Torres took a perfect spot kick in first half stoppage time and came close to increasing his output as he had a shot hit the post later in the match against New England. He has now scored three goals in the last two league games, while his total of 13 direct contributions represents the highest figure on the squad this year. He'll likely remain a consistent starter and reliable penalty taker for the rest of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Duncan McGuire seals Orlando's 2-0 victory with 89' goal against Charlotte FC

Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals, Orlando City beats Charlotte 2-0

Facundo Torres finds the back of the net in 52' to give Orlando a 1-0 lead over Charlotte FC

Orlando City brings shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC