ORLANDO NEWS

Mueller scores to give Orlando City 1-1 tie with Montreal

Chris Mueller scored for the first time in nearly four months and Orlando City tied 1-1 with Montreal on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oriol Rosell - Starting against Montreal Rosell (strain) is in Orlando's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against CF Montreal.

Impact Rosell came off the bench in last weekend's victory against Cincinnati, but he is now in the starting XI for the first time since early August after recovering first from a lower body injury and later from a strain.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City SC faces Montreal in conference action

Orlando City SC hosts Montreal in conference play

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Carlos - Suspended against Montreal Carlos will miss Wednesday's clash against CF Montreal with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Carlos picked up a yellow card in Saturday's victory against Cincinnati, meaning he will be suspended for Wednesday's match. Rodrigo Schlegel could replace him in central defense for the game.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Urso, Gallese help Orlando City beat FC Cincinnati 1-0

Júnior Urso scored in the 13th minute, Pedro Gallese had three saves and Orlando City beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Saturday night to snap a nine-game road winless streak

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: FC Cincinnati 0, Orlando City SC 1 ' MLSSoccer.com A first-half strike from Junior Urso gave Orlando City SC all three points in a 1-0 road win Saturday evening over FC Cincinnati at TQL Stad...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pedro Gallese - Excellent for clean sheet Gallese made three saves during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Gallese earned his sixth clean sheet of the season, a career best for the keeper. He has been in poor form of late but looks fully fit after a couple injuries derailed his blazing fast start to the season. He will be back in net midweek against Montreal.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pereyra - Busy in win Pereyra shot twice (once on goal) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Pereyra didn't get on the score sheet but he was dangerous the entire time he was on the pitch. The midfielder was pressing well and had plenty of offensive opportunities, joining the attack relentlessly. He will look to keep this form going Wednesday, against Montreal.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Four crosses in win Mueller sent in four crosses (off target) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Mueller sent in four crosses and created two chances during Saturday's win. The midfielder has solid value and has been in good form of late. He will look to continue that good form mid-week, at home against Montreal.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani - Five shots off goal Nani shot five times, all off target during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Nani put together an adventurous performance, and sent in two corners to give him a solid floor, but failed to test the keeper with his shots. The forward has plenty of upside, and if Orlando can find consistently good form he will have solid value in all formats.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Assists in win Ruan provided one assist on four chances created, sending in five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Ruan provided the games only assist, putting together a solid performance on both sides of the ball. The right-back loves to get forward and whenever he has the chance he will try and join the attack giving him solid fantasy upside. Next up for Ruan is a midweek clash with Montreal.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Urso - Scores in win Urso scored once on three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Urso scored the games only goal, netting in the first half before settling into his more defensive role. He added on three tackles won for an all around solid performance. Urso has a limited ceiling but he does get consistent minutes, and he does get forward, he will look to stay on the score sheet Wednesday, against Montreal.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandre Pato - Returns to bench Pato (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Pato is finally making his return to the bench after missing the entirety of the season up until now. The forward should hope to slot into the starting XI in the next month, but at the very least he's a strong depth option.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexandre Pato - Training with team Pato (knee) was seen training with Orlando in a video on the team's Twitter page, posted on Tuesday.

Impact Pato hasn't played since the season opener, and he suffered a setback to his recovery back in August, so it may be a little early to predict his return. But he's making progress in getting on the training field during this international break.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Jansson - Scores goal against D.C. United Jansson scored a goal on his lone shot attempt of the club's 2-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Jansson found himself forward on an Orlando corner and was able to get onto a rebound from a save in the box and smash it into the net to tie the game at 1-1 in the 16th minute of the first half. He also made three interceptions and blocked a shot in the victory. Jansson now has two goals through 23 appearances this season. Orlando will be on the road against Cincinnati on Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Records assist against D.C. United Mueller (foot) came off the bench and provided an assist on the winning goal of the club's 2-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Mueller had missed the last three matches, but made an appearance off the bench late in the game and provided instant impact as he took five corners and recorded an assist on Daryl Dike's winner from one of his deliveries in stoppage time. He created two chances, sent in six crosses (four accurate) and made an interception in his short time on the pitch. Mueller now has two goals and five assists through 24 appearances (13 starts) this season. Orlando will be on the road against Cincinnati on Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daryl Dike - Scores winner against D.C. United Dike scored a goal on two shots (one on goal), which turned out to be the winner in the club's 2-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Dike was in the box for a last second corner kick and was able to connect on the delivery with a flick of his head and directed it off the cross bar and in near the back-post in stoppage time. He also created a chance, drew four fouls and committed a foul of his own in the win. Dike doesn't have great output in shot attempts for fantasy, but he is very in-form right now as he has scored a goal in three consecutive appearances. He has six goals and two assists (one secondary) through 12 appearances this season. Orlando will play against Cincinnati on Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati looks to break 6-game slide with victory against Orlando City SC

FC Cincinnati will try to end a six-game slide when it hosts Orlando City SC

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"His potential is incredible": Nani backs Orlando City teammate Daryl Dike ' MLSSoccer.com Orlando City SC forward Daryl Dike is among the best young players in MLS and was recognized as such with a No. 2 spot on 2021's 22 Under 22...

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pedro Gallese - Called up to national team Gallese's participation with the Peruvian National Team this week might make him unavailable for Orlando in MLS action this weekend.

Impact The quick turnaround between Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Argentina and Saturday's MLS clash against Cincinnati means that Gallese might not be fit and ready to play for Orlando City from the start in the match. Mason Stajduhar (knee) if he's fit or Adam Grinwis would replace him in goal if necessary.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jhegson Mendez - Called up to national team Mendez's participation with the Ecuador National Team this week might make him unavailable for Orlando in MLS action this weekend.

Impact The quick turnaround between Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Colombia and Saturday's MLS clash against Cincinnati means that Mendez might not be fit and ready to play for Orlando City from the start in the match. Andres Perea could fill in for him in defensive midfield if necessary.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How high can Orlando City SC climb this year? ' MLSSoccer.com It's been a season of highs and lows for Orlando City SC, but following arguably their biggest win of the season, the Lions are fighting for...

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

"He's refreshed": Orlando's Daryl Dike savors game-winner and celebration glasses ' MLSSoccer.com After Orlando City SC's dramatic 2-1 win over D.C. United Saturday night at Exploria Stadium, some important questions were posed.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM