Orlando Team News Page 74 - Soccer

Kyle Smith - Scores goal against Atlanta Smith scored a goal and made three clearances in Friday's 3-2 victory against Atlanta United. He also won three of three tackles in the match.

Impact Smith scored his first MLS goal on Friday, kickstarting his team's comeback win. He should have an easier time defensively Wednesday against Eastern Conference basement-dwellers Inter Miami, which have scored just 10 goals in 13 matches this season.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani - Scores goal against Atlanta Nani scored a goal and recorded an assist in Friday's 3-2 victory against Atlanta United. He took four shots (two on target) and created four chances overall in the match.

Impact Nani made a huge impact on his return to the pitch on Friday after missing a game through injury. He set up Kyle Smith's goal with a cross and then scored the game winner with his head for his eighth goal of the season. He will be ready for Wednesday's clash against Inter Miami, which have conceded 23 times in 13 MLS matches.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani scores winning goal for Orlando City in thriller vs. Atlanta United ' MLS Highlights ' ESPN FC

JULY 31, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Nani scores in 87th, Orlando City beats Atlanta United 3-2 Nani scored on a late header and Orlando City beat Atlanta United 3-2 on Friday night to move into second place in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 31, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nani scores in 87th, Orlando City beats Atlanta United 3-2 Nani scored on a late header and Orlando City beat Atlanta United 3-2 on Friday night to move into second place in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 31, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Recap: Orlando City SC 3, Atlanta United 2 ' MLSSoccer.com A late go-ahead goal by Nani lifted Orlando City SC to a 3-2 win over Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium on Friday evening.

JULY 31, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nani scores late, lifts Orlando City over Atlanta United

Nani scored on a late header and Orlando City beat Atlanta United 3-2 on Friday night to move into second place in the Eastern Conference

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City SC vs. Atlanta United FC

JULY 31, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Nani's 87th-minute goal gives Orlando City 3-2 win over Atlanta United

JULY 31, 2021 • Fox Sports

Jhegson Mendez - Not playing Friday Mendez (bruise) is not in the squad for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Mendez continues to deal with a bruise and will miss his third straight game. His next chance to play will come next week in a midweek fixture against Inter Miami.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United FC Prediction, Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for MLS Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Orlando City SC vs Atlanta United FC odds, betting lines & spread for MLS game on Friday, July 30.

JULY 30, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Orlando City SC CEO Alex Leitão steps down, enters new role ' MLSSoccer.com Alex Leitão has resigned from his role as Orlando City SC's chief executive officer, the club announced Wednesday. Leitão was with the Flori...

JULY 28, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City SC faces Atlanta United FC in conference matchup

Orlando City SC hosts Atlanta United FC in Eastern Conference play

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedro Gallese - Out three weeks Gallese (leg) will reportedly miss three weeks, according to Diego Montalvan of Telemundo Sports Peru.

Impact Gallese had the unfortunate luck to suffer this injury in the final moments of a 5-0 loss to NYCFC and he'll likely be out until the later stages of August. In his place, Brandon Austin has the best chance to rejoin the starting lineup after he made five appearances while Gallese was out due to International duty.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Perea - Takes shot in loss Perea took a shot on target and made a clearance in Sunday's 5-0 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Perea and his side got torn apart by New York City on Sunday. He will hope teammates like Nani and Chris Mueller can return sooner rather than later, based off this performance.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Dezart - Takes shots against New York City DeZart took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 5-0 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact DeZart made his first start of the season on Sunday as Orlando sent out a side without much of its star power. And it showed in the scoreline, as his side got torn apart by an eager New York team. DeZart will try to bounce back Friday against Atlanta United, which are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benji Michel - Has quiet game in loss Michel created a chance and made a clearance in Sunday's 5-0 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Michel was largely ineffective against New York City without Nani, Chris Mueller or Daryl Dike alongside him in the lineup. Dike is with the U.S. Men's National Team at the Gold Cup, but Michel will hope that Nani and Mueller will return soon so that he isn't left this isolated Friday against Atlanta.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Picks up late injury Gallese apparently suffered a muscle injury in his left leg in the final moments of Sunday's 5-0 loss to NYCFC, according to Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Gallese suffered his worst appearance in an Orlando shirt in this five-goal drubbing and it could be compounded depending on how serious his injury is. With minor muscular injuries, usually two weeks is needed to make a full recovery, so Brandon Austin could get back in goal in Friday's match against Atlanta United.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC vs. Orlando City SC

JULY 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

NYCFC puts on goal-scoring clinic in 5-0 win over Orlando City SC

JULY 26, 2021 • Fox Sports

Nani - Out against NYC FC Nani is not in the squad for Sunday's match against NYC FC because of an undisclosed injury.

Impact Nani completely misses out Sunday after leaving injured in Thursday's win against Philly. The team didn't release any info on the injury, so the hope is that it's minor and he's only out because it's a short week. In his place, Alexander Alvarado is in the starting XI against NYC FC.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Back in squad Sunday Ruan (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's match against NYC FC.

Impact Ruan has been training for about a week and he's in his first squad Sunday since May 8 when he injured his calf. He's expected to retake his role at right-back once completely healthy, but Kyle Smith has been there the last two months.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Jansson - Rested after broken nose Jansson (nose) is on the bench for Sunday's match against NYC FC.

Impact Jansson had been a regular prior to breaking his nose, so it's likely that has something to do with Antonio Carlos taking his spot on the back line Sunday. With a few days of rest, Jansson is expected to be move back into the XI for the next match against Atlanta.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Mas - Draws first start Sunday Mas is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against NYC FC.

Impact Mas filled out his paperwork and he's in the starting XI Sunday, his first squad for Orlando City. He's taking the spot of Joao Moutinho at left-back and it looks like those two will battle for playing time going forward.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tesho Akindele - Added to Gold Cup roster Akindele was called up to Canada's Gold Cup roster as a replacement for the injury Ayo Akinola, his federation announced Friday.

Impact Akindele hasn't scored in any of his last five games but did score twice and add four assists in a five-game span before his current drought. He may be out the rest of July and a little longer if Canada continues to advance following the inclusion of Akinola.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Nani scores late, lifts Orlando City over Atlanta United

Nani's 87th-minute goal gives Orlando City 3-2 win over Atlanta United

Orlando City SC faces Atlanta United FC in conference matchup

NYCFC puts on goal-scoring clinic in 5-0 win over Orlando City SC