ORLANDO NEWS

Kyle Smith - Defends well in win Smith made a block, an interception and eight clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Union. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Smith helped his side to an impressive win Saturday over the defending Eastern Conference Champions in Philadelphia. He has started three of Orlando's first five MLS matches this season, and while that is partly due to squad rotation for the CONCACAF Champions League and the international window, he is a capable and versatile backup option along the back line for this team.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Schlegel - Makes 11 clearances in win Schlegel made 11 clearances, two blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Union. He also created two chances in the match.

Impact Schlegel was imperious in central defense as his side earned a big win over defending Eastern Conference champions Philadelphia on Saturday, and this was his second game this season with double-digit clearances.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramiro Enrique - Takes shot in first MLS start Enrique took a shot and made two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Union.

Impact Enrique made his full MLS debut Saturday after two prior substitute appearances since his January move from Argentina. He, Ercan Kara (thigh), Gaston Gonzalez and Duncan McGuire are all competing for the starting striker spot in Orlando.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Peru keeper released after altercation with Spanish police

Peru's foreign ministry says goalkeeper Pedro Gallese has been released without charges after an altercation with Spanish police officers in front of the hotel in Madrid where the...

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivan Angulo - Scores go-ahead goal Ivan Angulo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Philadelphia Union. In addition,...

Impact Ivan Angulo scored what was the go-ahead goal in just the ninth minute of the match to get the win Saturday. It was also his first career goal in the MLS since joining the club last season from Brazil. In addition, he currently has a total of seven tackles (five won), four interceptions, four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in the last five games.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pereyra - First assist of season Mauricio Pereyra assisted once to go with four tackles (three won) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Philadelphia Union. He was subbed off due to inju...

Impact Pereyra knocked in his first assist of the season after finding Martin Ojeda early in the match Saturday. He is currently averaging 2.2 tackles a game after totaling 11 (seven won) in the last five contests.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Jansson - Three clearances in win Jansson recorded three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Jansson started in his second straight match and provided another productive game in the back. In his first five contests this season, he has recorded already 18 clearances in three starts. He will likely keep his starting center back role moving forward if he can keep himself healthy.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Stajduhar - Five saves in first start Stajduhar had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Stajduhar got the start Saturday with Pedro Gallese out on international duty and was upstanding, allowing just one goal on five saves to hand the Union their first home loss since 2021. With Gallese expected to return this week, Stajduhar will return to the bench for Saturday's clash against Nashville.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City's 2-1 win snaps Philadelphia's home win streak

Martin Ojeda had a goal and an assist and Orlando City snapped Philadelphia’s 13-match winning streak at home with a 2-1 victory

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philadelphia Union vs. Orlando City prediction, odds for MLS on Saturday Philadelphia takes on Orlando in MLS on Saturday. This preview features our best bet of the game.

MARCH 24, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Uhre and the Philadelphia Union host Orlando City

Mikael Uhre leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with Orlando City after a two-goal performance against CF Montreal

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ercan Kara - Status uncertain for weekend Kara is listed as questionable with a thigh injury in Orlando's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Union.

Impact Kara was not involved in last weekend's defeat against Charlotte FC, and he'll be facing a fitness test once again in order to be available to face Philadelphia on Saturday. He started each of his side's first two MLS matches this season but struggled to get involved in the play. Duncan McGuire has started both of the second two matches up front.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Called up to national team Gallese has been called up by the Peruvian National Team for upcoming friendlies on March 25 and 28.

Impact Gallese has kept two clean sheets through four MLS matches this season, and he also put up two heroic performances despite his side's elimination to Tigres UANL in the CONCACAF Champions League. He will miss Saturday's clash against the Union and possibly the Nashville match on April 1 as well while he's away on international duty, with Mason Stajduhar likely to take over in goal.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Called up by Uruguay Torres was called up by Uruguay for March 24 and 28 international friendlies.

Impact Torres is ruled out for a Saturday trip to Philadelphia, and will be a doubt against Nashville on April 1. The midfielder has scored once while starting all four matches to open the season. Torres will be tough to replace in the starting XI, as he has created nine chances in those four matches, driving the attack from up and down the lineup.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Halliday - Joining USYNT Halliday was called up by the USMNT U-20's for international action.

Impact Halliday has immediately become the top choice at right-back with Orlando, starting three of the opening four matches. The defender will miss a Saturday trip to Philadelphia while on international duty, but could make a return for an April 1 match with Nashville.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilder Cartagena - Called up by Peru Cartagena was called up by the Peru national team for CONCACAF Nations League action.

Impact Cartagena has started two of the four opening matches while appearing in three of them, and has now earned an international call up. The midfielder will miss a Saturday trip to Philadelphia and will be a doubt against Nashville on April 1 as he makes his way back from international duty.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Creates four chances in loss Torres took a shot on target and created four chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Charlotte FC. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Torres was active from the left wing on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to salvage a result for his side as Charlotte handed Orlando its first league loss of the season Torres has tallied six shots (two on target) and eight chances created across his four MLS appearances, despite playing an hour or less in two of those games.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Angulo - Takes two shots off bench Angulo subbed into Saturday's match against Charlotte FC at halftime, taking two shots and creating two chances in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Angulo has been in and out of the XI as Orlando has rotated the squad around CONCACAF Champions League fixtures against Tigres in early March. But now that his side is out of the continental competition, Angulo should take over as a regular starter on the left wing in MLS.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Concedes two goals to Charlotte Gallese made two saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Charlotte FC.

Impact Gallese was beaten by strikes from Enzo Copetti and Kerwin Vargas on Saturday as his side suffered its first loss of the MLS campaign. It won't get any easier next weekend against the defending Eastern Conference champions Philadelphia, which have scored seven goals in four matches already this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duncan McGuire - Records assist against Charlotte McGuire took three shots on target and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Charlotte FC. He also made a clearance and won one of two tackles in the match, and he crea...

Impact McGuire is off to a flying start in his senior career out of Creighton University, as he now has a goal and an assist in his first two MLS starts after setting up a Martin Ojeda strike on Saturday. With Ercan Kara and Ramiro Enrique both slow off the marks to begin 2023, McGuire could conceivably remain the starting striker in the immediate future with these performances.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte holds off Orlando City 2-1 for first win of season

Enzo Copetti and Kerwin Vargas scored first-half goals and Charlotte FC snapped a three-match skid to open the season with a 2-1 victory over Orlando City

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Lynn - Active off bench Lynn (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Lynn returned to the bench for Saturday's match, putting him in line for his 2023 debut. The forward figures to be a depth option even when fully fit and available, after totaling just four minutes on the pitch in 2022.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC brings losing streak into match against Orlando City

Charlotte FC looks to stop a three-game skid when it plays Orlando City

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS