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JULY 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City SC vs. Philadelphia Union kickoff delayed due to severe weather ' MLSSoccer.com Kickoff in Thursday's MLS contest between Orlando City SC and the Philadelphia Union has been delayed due to severe weather in the area arou...

JULY 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Antonio Carlos - Makes bench Thursday Carlos (groin) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact Carlos only missed a couple weeks with a groin issue and he's back in the squad Thursday. He started the first 11 matches of the season and assuming he's healthy, he could return to the XI for Sunday's trip to NYC FC, possibly taking the spot of Rodrigo Schlegel.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Signs pre-contract with Hibs Mueller signed a pre-contract agreement to join Hibernian of Scotland in January, it was announced Thursday.

Impact Mueller has been one of the rising stars on the United States national team and in MLS with scored 20 goals and provided 17 assists over his four professional seasons. It will be interesting to see if he's successful in making the jump to a European league, though that won't be something to worry about until after the 2021 campaign has completed.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller to depart Orlando City SC for Europe after 2021 season ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Pre-contract Orlando City SC forward Chris Mueller has signed a pre-contract to join an unnamed European club after...

JULY 21, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Lions star Chris Mueller to depart Orlando City after 2021 season The winger will head to an undisclosed European club following the 2021 MLS season.

JULY 21, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Pedro Gallese - Concedes one in return Gallese conceded one goal and made two saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.

Impact Gallese just returned from Copa America duty with Peru and immediately slotted back into the starting lineup. With four clean sheets and only five goals conceded in eight starts this season, Gallese is having one of the better performances of any goalie in the league so far.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller - Plays second half in draw Mueller created one chance while playing in the second half of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.

Impact Mueller has come off the bench in two straight matches but still created three chances in 55 minutes. After replacing Tesho Akindele following the break, Mueller could easily work his way back into the team in a new position at striker should the cards fall in his favor. Until that happens, it's imperative that Mueller returns to the starting lineup in order to maintain his value.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Smith - Logs five crosses in draw Smith created two chances from five crosses (two accurate), won three-of-four tackles and took two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.

Impact Smith does well to balance out his solid defensive numbers with a handful of crosses in each game and that's what he was able to do in an even contest. While expecting him to consistently produce offensively isn't as likely, keep an eye out for Smith when looking for a solidly active defensive fullback.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tesho Akindele - Starts in draw Akindele logged 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.

Impact Akindele has started each of the last two matches but after an impressive stretch between May and late-June, he's only put one shot on goal in his last five starts. As long as Daryl Dike is out for his international obligations, Akindele has better odds to start, though he needs to get back on track.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani - Scores from spot in draw Nani scored a penalty goal from six total shots (three on goal) and created one chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.

Impact Nani hasn't gone more than a single match in a row without scoring this season and he got back on the board after coming off the bench against Chicago. It will be worth seeing if Nani can keep up the pace against better sides in the standings, though he has enough support to maintain his production floor in any game.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daryl Dike - Suffers possible shoulder injury Dike suffered a possible shoulder injury late in Sunday's Gold Cup match, according to SBI Soccer.

Impact More information should be made available in the coming days, but even if healthy, Dike is still set to miss the next couple matches for Orlando. He'll try to return for the next Gold Cup match July 25, which gives him a full week to recover from the issue.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jhegson Mendez - May not play Thursday Mendez could miss Thursday's match against Philadelphia due to a "bad bruise", according to manager Oscar Pareja via Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Mendez took the knock early into Saturday's draw with Toronto FC and it could force him to miss one game. If that happens, look to Andres Perea as an option to take his place in the lineup.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Healthy but building fitness Ruan (calf) is healthy but needs to build up his fitness before playing, according to manager Oscar Pareja via Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Ruan hasn't played since the fourth match of the season and his return is still unclear, even with this news.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Carlos - Could return against Philly Carlos (groin) is more "comfortable" and manager Oscar Pareja is "optimistic" he will be available in Thursday's match against Philadelphia, according to Julia Poe of The Orlando S...

Impact Carlos has missed each of the last two matches but is nearing a full return to the field. After starting the first 11 games of the season, Carlos can be expected to take back a place in the lineup when he's ready to go again.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City SC takes on the Philadelphia Union

Orlando City SC and the Philadelphia Union hit the pitch

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oriol Rosell - Playing off bench Rosell has started one of the last five matches and come off the bench in the other four, failing to make the score-sheet.

Impact Rosell is recovered from injury, but he doesn't have a firm role in the squad unless needed on a short week. Even when in the XI, he plays more of a defensive midfield role which led to no shots or crosses in 76 minutes of his only start this season.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recap: Toronto FC 1, Orlando City SC 1 ' MLSSoccer.com Jozy Altidore made a scoring comeback to Toronto FC but on their return to BMO field his team had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Orlando C...

JULY 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joao Moutinho - Starting against Toronto Moutinho (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Moutinho is immediately back in the starting XI at his usual spot Saturday after missing the last three matches because of a hip issue. It's unclear if he's ready for a full 90, as he's made it the entire way just two times this season, so that's the main worry for the left-back.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Returns to Orlando City training Gallese returned to training with Orlando City on Thursday after returning from international duty with Peru during Copa America, according to Mike Gramajo of MLS.

Impact Gallese had a long run to the third-place game with Peru, and while it's possible he's given a bit of a break, it seems more likely that he'll slot back into the starting XI for Saturday's match against Toronto, which would push Brandon Austin to the bench.

JULY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Mas - Still working on paperwork Mas is likely questionable for Saturday's match against Toronto FC as he finishes getting his paperwork completed, according to Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Mas has already been training with his teammates so his fitness isn't in question, it's just a matter of the official details to work out before he's considered eligible to play. He's been brought in to shore up the depth at left-back once's he on the field.

JULY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC faces Orlando City SC in Eastern Conference play

Orlando City SC visits Toronto FC in Eastern Conference action

JULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando City SC sign veteran Argentine left back Emmanuel Mas ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Orlando City SC have signed veteran Argentine left back Emmanuel Mas for the remainder of the 2021 season w...

JULY 14, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Emmanuel Mas - Reportedly joins Orlando Mas reportedly signed with Orlando City through the end of the 2021 season with an option for one addition year, according to Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Mas last spent three years at Boca Juniors in Argentina before his contract was allowed to expire in the offseason. As a left-back, he's been brought in to shore up the depth chart where both Joao Moutinho (hip) and Ruan (calf) are dealing with injuries.

JULY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE