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Alexandre Pato - Has quiet game in draw Pato created a chance and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Fire. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Pato wasn't very effective against Chicago on Saturday, but his side still split the points despite a poor performance. He will want to bounce back next weekend against Cincinnati, which have already conceded six goals in two games this season.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pereyra - Takes shot against Chicago Pereyra took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Fire. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Pereyra and Orlando weren't able to do too much to trouble opposing goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina on Saturday, but his side walked away with a point nonetheless. He will want to do better next weekend against Cincinnati, which have already conceded six goals in two games this season.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tesho Akindele - Subs on in draw Akindele subbed into Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Fire in the 52nd minute and he made two interceptions and a block in the match.

Impact Akindele and Orlando did more defending than they would have liked against Chicago, but they still managed a point from the game. Akindele will hope to feature again next weekend versus Cincinnati, which finished bottom of the Eastern Conference last season.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Keeps clean sheet against Chicago Gallese made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Fire.

Impact Gallese played well on Saturday and he has started the year off with consecutive clean sheets. He will be looking for another one next weekend against Cincinnati, which are yet to score through two games this season.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire get a big crowd of 25,477 at Soldier Field but no goals in a 0-0 draw with Orlando City The Chicago Fire got the big crowd they needed at Soldier Field on Saturday but none of the goals in a 0-0 draw with Orlando City.

MARCH 6, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Gallese helps Orlando City earn scoreless tie with Chicago

Pedro Gallese had five saves to help Orlando City earn a 0-0 draw with the Chicago Fire

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Chicago Fire FC 0, Orlando City SC 0 ' MLSSoccer.com Chicago Fire FC settled for their second scoreless draw to start their 2022 MLS campaign, drawing Orlando City SC 0-0 on Saturday evening at...

MARCH 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Xherdan Shaqiri, Fire quiet in forgettable 0-0 tie with Orlando City An announced crowd of 25,477 saw little to remember at Saturday’s home opener.

MARCH 6, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Michael Halliday - Returns to bench Saturday Halliday (thumb) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Halliday was removed from the injury report earlier in the week and it appears that the defender is fit enough to make the bench. With a thumb injury it's likely just a situation of pain, and if Halliday is called upon he is likely able to play.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The flashes of potential and understandable mistakes of Facundo Torres' Orlando City debut There are high hopes for the young Uruguayan playmaker as he begins his MLS career following success in his homeland

MARCH 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Halliday - Removed from injury report Halliday (thumb) has been removed from the injury report and should be available for Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Halliday has been removed from in the injury report and should be fully available for Saturday's match. The defender is a limited fantasy option at best, and isn't worth considering, even if in the starting XI.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Soccer Odds: Every MLS team's championship title futures, more

Here's a look at every team's futures odds, with insights via FOX Sports soccer writer Doug McIntyre.

MARCH 2, 2022

Orlando vs Montreal Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for MLS Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Orlando vs Montreal Game Info 2022 MLS Regular Season Game Orlando City SC (0-0-0, 0 points) vs CF Montreal (0-0-0, 0 points) Date: Sunday,...

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Pato, Gallese lead Orlando City past CF Montreal in opener

Alexandre Pato had a go-ahead goal and Pedro Gallese made five saves to lead Orlando City to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal in a Major League Soccer opener

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Benji Michel, Orlando City SC - 59th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Robin Jansson - Sent off against Montreal Jansson received a red card in the 81st minute of Sunday's victory against CF Montreal following a foul on Joaquin Torres for his second booking of the match. He made four clearanc...

Impact Jansson will be suspended for next weekend's clash against the Fire. Rodrigo Schlegel will likely replace him in central defense for the game.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pereyra - Logs one assist in victory Pereyra had one assist, one shot, one cross, one tackle, one foul, created one chance and was fouled once in the 2-0 victory over Montreal on Sunday.

Impact To seal the victory, Pereyra found Benji Michel in the 59th minute to put his side up by two. The midfielder is a strong threat to log assists, having racked up eight last season. Hopefully he can do it again in the next match against Chicago.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandre Pato - Scores once against Montreal Pato had one goal on three shots (two on target), one cross, one foul and created two chances in the 2-0 victory over Montreal on Sunday.

Impact Pato came out ready to start the second half scoring the first goal of the match in the 49th minute. The forward did not play very much last season, and was unable to log any goals. This may be a new start for Pato, though, and we'll see how he does against Chicago.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Makes two saves in clean sheet Gallese had two saves and conceded no goals in the 2-0 victory over Montreal on Sunday.

Impact Though Montreal put up a strong fight, Gallese managed to fend off any attempt at a comeback. Last season, the goalkeeper had seven clean sheets, and it may be possible that he can keep the streak going against Chicago.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benji Michel - Scores once before injury Michel had one goal on one shot, two fouls and sustained one foul in the 2-0 victory over Montreal on Sunday.

Impact After Alexandre Pato scored the first goal in the 49th minute, Michel kept the momentum going by netting in the 59th minute thanks to the assist from Mauricio Pereyra. Unfortunately, Michel subbed off then minutes later with an apparent injury, and it is unclear whether he will be ready to play in the next match against Chicago.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Jansson - Logs two tackles before red card Jansson had two tackles, two fouls and sustained two fouls in the 2-0 victory over Montreal.

Impact Jansson's play was relatively uneventful until he got his first yellow card in the 66th minute. This wouldn't be too bad until he got another one in the 81st minute and was then shown a red card. He will miss the next match against Chicago.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City and CF Montreal face off in season opener

Orlando City begins the season at home against CF Montréal

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS