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Defends well in win Cartagena won five of five tackles in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Inter Miami.

Impact Cartagena has done well in starting Orlando's last five league games, tallying four shots and four chances created while offering more of a defensive presence in midfield than regular starter Mauricio Pereyra, who is on his way back from a thigh injury. It will be interesting to see who makes the XI alongside Cesar Araujo moving forward.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three chances created in loss Cartagena generated three chances created and four tackles (one won) in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus CF Montreal.

Impact Cartagena recorded three chances created Saturday, after coming into the match with one in his four previous appearances. He also won one of his four attempted tackles in his 68 minutes of action.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in start Cartagena took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Cartagena made his first MLS appearance since mid-March on Saturday, slotting into the XI alongside Cesar Araujo in midfield while Mauricio Pereyra (thigh) was out injured.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Peru Cartagena was called up by the Peru national team for CONCACAF Nations League action.

Impact Cartagena has started two of the four opening matches while appearing in three of them, and has now earned an international call up. The midfielder will miss a Saturday trip to Philadelphia and will be a doubt against Nashville on April 1 as he makes his way back from international duty.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in start Cartagena took a shot and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United. He also made a block, three clearances and two interceptions in the match

Impact Cartagena has started each of Orlando's last two league games in midfield, and he was pretty solid on both sides of the ball against D.C. on Saturday. He is not in the team's first-choice XI however, and he's getting the starts now because the club is prioritizing the CONCACAF Champions League at the moment.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly backup option so far Cartagena made eight MLS appearances (four starts) after joining Orlando on-loan from Al-Ittihad in the summer.

Impact Cartagena had a few opportunities in a crowded midfield during his first few months in Orlando. The 28-year-old will benefit from having a full preseason with the club ahead of the 2023 campaign, where he will aim to take over from the departing Junior Urso in the XI.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Orlando Cartagena was subbed into Saturday's victory against the Red Bulls during stoppage time.

Impact Cartagena has received his work visa and debuted for Orlando on Saturday versus New York.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting on visa Cartagena has not been cleared to make his debut for Orlando this weekend as he's still awaiting his visa, according to Austin David of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Cartagena joined Orlando on-loan on Tuesday and he's already begun training with the team, but he will not be able to feature yet in Saturday's clash against the Revolution.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City sign Peru international Wilder Cartagena on loan | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Orlando City SC have acquired Peruvian international midfielder Wilder Cartagena on loan from Al-Ittihad...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gets loaned to Orlando City Cartagena joined Orlando City on loan from Al-Ittihad of the UAE. He's committed to the Lions trough the end of the 2022 season with an option for 2023.

Impact Cartagena arrives as a defensive-midfielder for a club that could use one more quality option in that position. As a result, it may not be wise to expect major value out of Cartagena, but he shouldn't have any problems getting comfortable with compatriot Pedro Gallese starting in goal.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE