ORLANDO NEWS

Abdi Salim - Records three interceptions Salim had three tackles (two won), one clearance and three interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Salim helped Orlando City SC maintain a clean sheet during the team's first game of 2023. A 21-year-old prospect who just logged his MLS debut Sunday, he will look to continue being one of Orlando's primary center-backs and a promising option moving forward.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Replicates previous log Gallese registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Gallese logged a four-save clean sheet during each of his first two appearances across 2023. He will look to keep the consistency going when Orlando City SC plays at D.C. United next Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaston Gonzalez makes MLS debut for Orlando City after injury layoff Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja found lots of positivity from the Argentine winger, who played a complete game in his official MLS debut dur...

MARCH 6, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Cincinnati, Orlando City play to scoreless draw

Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and FC Cincinnati’s Roman Celentano both posted clean sheets in a scoreless draw

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Live updates | Brenner to start for FC Cincinnati versus Orlando City SC Orlando City SC made five changes to its starting lineup with an eye to its Tuesday match in CONCACAF Champions League in Mexico

MARCH 5, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Gaston Gonzalez - Starting against Cincinnati Gonzalez (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Gonzalez is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati. The forward returned to training earlier in the week after missing the season opener, but is now straight back in the first team. Gonzalez is also making his way back from a long-term ACL injury, so his playing time could be somewhat limited.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City locks in on FC Cincinnati amid condensed schedule The Lions will play five games in a two-week span, including two CONCACAF Champions League matches as a result of winning the 2022 Open Cup.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Orlando City hosts Cincinnati after shutout win

A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 1-0, Orlando City plays Cincinnati

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gaston Gonzalez - Back in full training Gonzalez (undisclosed) returned to full training with Orlando City on Tuesday, according to the Orlando Sentinel's Austin David.

Impact Gonzalez has not been able to feature since joining Orlando last summer due to a torn ACL he suffered in April, but he's healthy again with the squad in training and could be available to make his club debut against Cincinnati this weekend.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Carlos - Still not training Carlos (leg) is progressing with his injury but was not in training with Orlando City on Tuesday, the Orlando Sentinel's Austin David reports.

Impact Carlos is still dealing with a leg injury and Orlando manager told David that "We didn't want to take any risks," meaning he is likely doubtful to be ready by Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati. Robin Jansson and Rodrigo Schlegel should continue as the center-back pairing until Carlos can return.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramiro Enrique - Makes MLS debut off bench Enrique subbed into Saturday's match against the Red Bulls in the 63rd minute, taking a shot, making a clearance and winning one of one tackles in the 1-0 victory.

Impact Enrique replaced a woeful Ercan Kara on Saturday and looked like an improvement up front upon his introduction. Kara led Orlando in scoring last season and has earned the right to continue as the starting center forward, but Enrique will be encouraged by a relatively strong start to his MLS career after signing from Argentina in January.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ercan Kara - Has quiet season opener Kara completed six passes in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Red Bulls.

Impact Kara was barely involved up front on Saturday and was hooked for Ramiro Enrique just after the hour mark against New York. Kara led Orlando with 11 goals during his rookie campaign in MLS last season, but he'll have to offer more than this moving forward.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres' PK goal lifts Orlando City past N.Y. Red Bulls in MLS opener After Torres put Orlando City ahead, two late saves from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese were enough to get three points for the host Lions.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Torres, Gallese lead Orlando City over Red Bulls 1-0 Facundo Torres scored a penalty-kick goal and Pedro Gallese made five saves to lead Orlando City to a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bull...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pedro Gallese - Opens season with clean sheet Gallese kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Saturday's 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Gallese helped Orlando open the season with a win after shutting out the Red Bulls on Saturday. The keeper kept nine clean sheets in 33 starts a year ago, but allowed 49 goals.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Converts penalty in win Torres scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Torres found the back of the net in the 56th minute converting a penalty to score the lone goal of the match. Torres is coming off an excellent rookie season, scoring nine goals and providing eight assists, and is already off the mark in 2023.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City SC LIVE STREAM (2/25/23): Watch MLS on Apple TV+ | Time, USA TV, channel Orlando City SC faces New York Red Bulls in an MLS match on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (2/25/23) at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • NJ.COM

Antonio Carlos - Won't play in season opener Antonio Carlos (leg) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against the Red Bulls.

Impact The central defender has been ruled out of the season opener due to a nagging injury, meaning Rodrigo Schlegel will partner with Robin Jansson at the heart of the defensive line. Antonio Carlos will try to return for Orlando's upcoming match against Cincinnati on Mar. 4.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is the New York Red Bulls match on TV today? | Live stream, time, TV, channel for Red Bulls vs. Orlando City MLS match Orlando City SC faces New York Red Bulls in an MLS match on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (2/25/23) at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • NJ.COM

How to watch New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City SC (2/25/23): Live stream, time, TV, channel Orlando City SC faces New York Red Bulls in an MLS match on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (2/25/23) at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • NJ.COM

Best young MLS players in 2023: Top stars under 23 years old in Major League Soccer Young rising talent continues to be a theme in recent MLS seasons, and the likes of Jesus Ferreira, Riqui Puig, Facundo Torres, and other un...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Orlando City and the New York Red Bulls meet for season opener

Orlando City opens the season at home against the New York Red Bulls

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Favian Loyola - Facing late fitness test Loyola (thigh) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with RBNY, according to the Orlando injury report.

Impact Loyola is questionable for Saturday's clash, with a thigh injury sustained during pre-season. The midfielder isn't projected as a major contributor in 2023, and will likely see more time with Orlando City B when fully fit.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE