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Pedro Gallese - Concedes goal to Columbus Gallese made five saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Crew.

Impact Gallese was beaten by a Derrick Etienne strike on Sunday, but his side was able to bounce back and win the game, clinching a playoff spot on Decision Day in the process. Gallese will head into the postseason having kept a personal record nine clean sheets in MLS this campaign.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pereyra - Records assist in win Pereyra took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Crew. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Pereyra set up Junior Urso's equalizing goal on Sunday for his eighth assist of the season. He has created multiple chances in five consecutive games heading into the playoffs next weekend.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Urso - Scores goal against Columbus Urso scored a goal and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Crew.

Impact Urso got his side back into Sunday's game with a well-taken strike off a spin move, and Orlando was ultimately able to win the game and clinch a spot in the playoffs. This was his fifth goal of the campaign, which is a personal record in MLS for the 33-year-old.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Scores penalty against Columbus Torres scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Crew. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Torres converted from the spot to win Sunday's game and clinch a spot in the playoffs for his side. He has five goals and four assists in 11 appearances since the start of August, including three goals and an assist across his last four games, so he's in good form heading into the postseason.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City defender Robin Jansson has season-ending foot surgery  | MLSSoccer.com Should Orlando City SC make the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs, they’ll need to find a way forward without center back Robin Jansson. This year’...

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Etienne leads the Columbus Crew against Orlando City

Derrick Etienne leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with Orlando City after scoring two goals against the New York Red Bulls

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robin Jansson - Out for Decision Day match Jansson (foot) will miss Sunday's clash against the Crew, according to Orlando's injury report.

Impact Jansson has been out since August with a foot injury and Sunday's regular season finale will be the ninth MLS match in a row he's missed. If Orlando can defeat Columbus and qualify for the playoffs then he will retain hope of being able to return to action for a postseason run.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Photo Gallery: Inter Miami CF v. Orlando City | Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022 Inter Miami CF defeats Orlando City at DRV PNK Stadium 4 to 1.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Antonio Carlos - Suspended for season finale Carlos was shown a yellow card for a bad foul during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Miami and is suspended for yellow card accumulation during Sunday's match against Columbus.

Impact It was a rather unnecessary and debatable foul for Carlos, as his side already trailed 4-0 at that point in the match. Nonetheless, the booking represents the defender's sixth of the season, and it will keep him off the pitch for his squad's final regular season contest. Kyle Smith or Rodrigo Schlegel are the most likely replacements in a big spot for City Sunday against Columbus.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Carlos - Suspended for season finale Carlos was shown a yellow card for a bad foul during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Miami and is suspended for yellow card accumulation during Sunday's match against Columbus.

Impact It was a rather unnecessary and debatable foul for Carlos, as his side already trailed 4-0 at that point in the match. Nonetheless, the booking represents the defender's sixth of the season, and it will keep him off the pitch for his squad's final regular season contest. Kyle Smith or Rodrigo Schlegel are the most likely replacements in a big spot for City Sunday against Columbus.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Four crosses; costly hand ball Ruan had four crosses (one accurate) and one tackle (one won) during Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to Inter Miami.

Impact Ruan came onto the pitch in this match as a half time substitute for Kyle Smith. He was called for a hand ball inside the area just five minutes later, which led directly to Miami's third goal of the evening from the penalty spot. He's usually a regular starter in Orlando, so his absence from the XI was a bit peculiar and something to monitor in the season finale.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Assists on team's only goal Torres assisted once to go with two shots (zero on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to Inter Miami.

Impact Torres found a relatively open Ercan Kara at the center of the box during the 71st minute to help at least put his squad on the board in this contest. The assist was certainly nice for fantasy purposes but came far too late in the match to make a material difference in outcome. Torres is up to eight assists to go with eight goals in 32 appearances this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Moutinho - Two chances on seven crosses Moutinho took one shot (zero on target), sent in seven crosses (three accurate) and created two chances in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Moutinho was one of the few bright spots on an otherwise uninspired Orlando City squad Wednesday. His seven crosses were a team-high, and he successfully connected on three of those attempts. He subbed off in the 63rd minute for rest purposes and was replaced by Michael Halliday.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tesho Akindele - Three shots in one half Akindele logged three shots (zero on target) and added one inaccurate cross during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Inter Miami.

Impact Akindele was rather unproductive as a member of the XI after appearing as a substitute in his team's previous match. He subbed off at half time, giving way to a fresh set of legs in Ercan Kara, who scored a goal in relief. Barring injuries, he'll likely head back to the bench for the season finale Sunday against Crew. He's only logged four starts in 26 appearances this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Zero saves in loss Gallese had one tackle (one won) and zero saves (four goals conceded) in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to Inter Miami.

Impact Gallese and the entire Orlando City squad had an evening to forget in this one. The four goals conceded were the most he's allowed since early July. He's compiled nine clean sheets in 31 starts, and a 10th shutout Sunday against Columbus would go a long way toward Orlando's postseason chances.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ercan Kara - Nets lone goal in defeat Kara scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Thursday's 4-1 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Kara subbed onto the pitch immediately following half time, replacing Tesho Akindele in a move that was presumably either rest-related or tactical in nature. He was rather involved throughout the second half and found the back of the net in the 71st minute for the only Orlando City goal of the match. The goal was assisted by Facundo Torres. Kara has 11 goals in 28 fixtures (21 starts) this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Jansson - Out against Miami Jansson (foot) has been ruled out of Wednesday's clash against Inter Miami, according to Orlando's injury report.

Impact Jansson hasn't played in almost two months due to a foot injury, and it this point it is doubtful he will be able to return during the regular season. Maybe he can get himself fit enough for the playoffs if Orlando qualifies but it seems more likely that Antonio Carlos and Rodrigo Schlegel would continue as the starting center-back pairing.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami takes win streak into match with Orlando City

Inter Miami is looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when it plays Orlando City

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mauricio Pereyra - Creates four chances in loss Pereyra took a shot and created four chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against NYCFC. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Pereyra was a big passing threat to New York City on Sunday but his teammates weren't clinical enough with their finishing in order to avoid squandering their second-half lead. Pereyra has set a new personal MLS record with 67 chances created this season, but with two games left he's still one assist shy of his best tally of eight from 2021.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Concedes two goals to NYCFC Gallese made three saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against New York City FC.

Impact Gallese was beaten by strikes from Alexander Callens and Talles Magno as his side blew a second-half lead on Sunday. Next up is a mid-week clash against a direct Eastern Conference playoff rival Inter Miami, which have scored 42 goals in 32 matches this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ercan Kara - Records assist against New York City Kara took three shots and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against NYCFC. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Kara headed a long throw-in onto the path of Facundo Torres for Sunday's opener, Kara's fourth direct goal involvement in six MLS appearances since returning from an ankle injury in mid-August. He'll want to continue that form through the final two games of the regular season against Miami and Columbus, as Orlando is still aiming to lock down a playoff spot.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres - Scores goal against New York City Torres took five shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against NYCFC. He also created two chances, won two of two tackles and made an interception in the match.

Impact Torres bagged his third goal in his last five appearances on Sunday from a long throw-in routine, but Orlando is still yet to clinch a spot in the playoffs heading into Decision Day next weekend. The good news is that the team still controls its own destiny with two games remaining against direct playoff rivals Inter Miami and Columbus, so Torres will have all the motivation he needs to finish the campaign strong.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City loses 2-1 at NYCFC Playoff-bound New York City FC got goals from Alexander Callens in the 66th minute and the winner from Talles Magno in the 81st minute in th...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM