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Jhegson Mendez - Defends well in win Mendez made seven interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Mendez was solid defensively from midfield on Sunday, preventing D.C. from getting in any sort of rhythm after Mauricio Pereyra's early score.He will hope to have a similar performance next weekend against Toronto, which are 12th in the Eastern Conference.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Carlos - Keeps clean sheet in win Carlos made two blocks, three interceptions and 13 clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Carlos was immense in central defense against D.C., ensuring that Sunday's clash remained uneventful after Mauricio Pereyra's early score. He will hope to have a similar performance next weekend against Toronto, which have scored seven goals in five matches this season.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani - Takes four shots in win Nani took four shots and made three clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Nani was dangerous on Sunday despite missing out on scoring in a fourth consecutive game. He is averaging three shots per game so far this season and he will be ready to take on Toronto, which have conceded nine goals in five MLS matches.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Gallese - Keeps clean sheet against D.C. Gallese made a save and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Gallese didn't have to do too much Sunday as he kept his third clean sheet of the season. He will go for another one next weekend against Toronto, which have scored seven goals in five MLS matches.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tesho Akindele - Records assist against D.C. Akindele took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Akindele set up Mauricio Pereyra's early goal on Sunday for his first assist of the season. He has both taken a shot and created a chance in three of his five appearances this season, and he will hope to keep up that consistency next weekend against Toronto, which have conceded nine goals in five MLS matches.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Pereyra - Scores goal against D.C. Pereyra scored a goal and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Pereyra scored a seventh-minute goal Sunday that settled the game early. It was his first goal of the season, and he will be looking for more next weekend against Toronto, which have conceded nine goals in five MLS matches.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernan Losada on Orlando's "park the bus" tactics: "I wouldn’t like to win a game this way" | MLSSoccer.com Hernan Losada said he had no issues with Orlando City SC’s time-wasting tactics in the Lions 1-0 win at Audi Field Sunday night. But it’s no...

MAY 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City slows things down, frustrates D.C. United and its coach “If there is one way to lose, this is the way,” United Coach Hernán Losada said.

MAY 17, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: D.C. United vs. Orlando City SC | May 16, 2021 | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pereyra scores in 7th, Orlando City beats DC United 1-0

Mauricio Pereyra scored in the seventh minute to help Orlando City beat D

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Mauricio Pereyra, Orlando City SC - 7th minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Robin Jansson - Makes bench Saturday Jansson (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against DC United.

Impact Jansson makes the bench for the first time this season, as he's not ready to play an entire match yet. It shouldn't be too long before he returns to the lineup, though.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City Q&A: What to expect from the club sale Here are some answers to fans' questions about the Wilf family, who are set to become the new owners of Orlando City and the Orlando Pride t...

MAY 16, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

DC United takes on Orlando City SC in conference play

Orlando City SC visits DC United in Eastern Conference action

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robin Jansson - In training, return unsure Jansson (undisclosed) has been participating in training all week, but was seen warming up separately from his teammates in Friday's session, according to Julia Poe of the Orlando...

Impact Jansson has yet to play this season and it's not worth relying on him until he's actually made a match day roster.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Seen in training Ruan (undisclosed) was seen getting extra attention from the medical staff during Friday's training session, according to Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Ruan's appearance was his first of the week in training, so his status for Sunday's trip to D.C. United is likely still in doubt. Look for Joao Moutinho as a likely replacement if Ruan remains unavailable.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Leaves early against NYCFC Ruan subbed off with an undisclosed injury during Saturday's 1-1 draw with NYCFC.

Impact Ruan's status is now in doubt for Sunday's trip to D.C. United, though Joao Moutinho came in as a replacement and looks to be earmarked for the start this weekend. So far, Ruan had logged 11 crosses in four starts.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Mueller, Felix Sandstrom power Phantoms past Binghamton Chris Mueller scored the game-winning power-play goal with just 7:45 remaining to give the Phantoms a 2-1 win over the Binghamton Devils at...

MAY 13, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Dom Dwyer signs with Major League Soccer’s Toronto Forward Dom Dwyer and Major League Soccer’s Toronto have agreed to a two-year contract.

MAY 12, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Dom Dwyer signs with Major League Soccer’s Toronto Forward Dom Dwyer and Major League Soccer’s Toronto have agreed to a two-year contract.

MAY 12, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gallese’s save preserves Orlando’s 1-1 draw with NYCFC Nani scored in his third straight game and goalkeeper Pedro Gallese denied a breakaway attempt in second-half stoppage time to help Orlando City tie New York City FC 1-1 on Saturda...

MAY 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM