Orlando City
Orlando City vs. CF Montreal: Final Score 2-0 as Lions Concede Two Late Goals in Loss
The Lions didn’t play well, but they were within minutes of a road point when they suffered their latest implosion in a season already full of them.
A glorious win in Miami is now very much in the rearview mirror, as Orlando City conceded two goals in stoppage time in a 2-0 road loss at CF Montreal. The Lions (3-8-1, 10 points) put up a defensive fight for 90 minutes, but could not put away their few chances. A far-from-clinical Montreal (4-7-0, 12 points) took the whole match to score, but Daniel Rios converted a penalty conceded by captain Robin Jansson and former Lion Dagur Dan Thorhallsson added a second to add insult to injury.
“We work. We work,” Orlando City interim coach Martin Perelman said after the match when asked how the team can respond to its latest road fiasco. “I can tell you that we won at the same minute against Miami and against New England, so sometimes you score, you win in the last minute, and it’s great. Sometimes the opponent does the same. This is the game, and this league particularly has this characteristic. We work.”
Perelman’s lineup featured Maxime Crepeau in goal behind a back line of Adrian Marin, Jansson, Iago, and Griffin Dorsey. Eduard Atuesta and Braian Ojeda started in central midfield between wingers Tyrese Spicer and Ivan Angulo. Martin Ojeda and Justin Ellis led the attack up top.
The match started with sloppy play by both teams, including a howler by Ivan Angulo when he whiffed on a lofted clearance from an early Orlando corner kick and allowed a Montreal breakaway ending with a Wikelman Carmona shot in the second minute that Crepeau saved. Atuesta made his own sloppy contribution with a giveaway near the Orlando box in the fourth minute, leading to a shot by Ivan Jaime that was blocked.
The Lions slowly began to manage some possession and decent buildup play over the next few minutes, largely due to Montreal’s lack of real pressure.
Montreal had its moments as well, but neither side created anything overly threatening.
Orlando eventually fashioned its best scoring chance of the game and should have taken the lead in the 17th minute after Iago’s excellent long ball sent Atuesta in behind. The Colombian was 1-v-1 with Montreal goalkeeper Thomas Gillier and his shot attempt went past the keeper but also went wide of the left post. Spicer followed up in the 22nd with a shot from a wide angle, but it was right into Gillier’s hands.
Both teams struggled to put together anything resembling quality buildup play, but the Lions managed a decent look, through an Iago and Justin Ellis combo, leading to a shot on goal in the 29th minute by Dorsey. However, the shot lacked power and was again right at Gillier.
Orlando’s entire game was plagued by turnovers in its own half, but Montreal failed to take advantage of them. Martin Ojeda’s giveaway in the midfield led to a quick Montreal counter and a powerful Carmona shot that went just wide of the net in the 34th minute.
The Lions compounded their giveaways with unnecessary fouls, conceding a lot of set pieces. Dorsey committed an overly aggressive challenge in the 37th which led to a Montreal free kick from outside the 18-yard box on Montreal’s attacking left, but Matty Longstaff sent it over everyone and the end line for a goal kick.
Orlando conceded another Montreal free kick from about 30 yards out in the 41st minute when Braian Ojeda roughted up Carmona, who was heading away from goal. The wall did its job though, blocking the free kick, and Montreal had to recycle.
Another Montreal corner in the 42nd minute went off the back of Iago’s head and hit the left post, nearly resulting in an own goal. Prince Owusu fouled Crepeau as he was on the ground trying to cover the loose ball, taking the relentless pressure off for the moment. It didn’t last long, however, as Orlando was firmly on the back foot for the rest of the half, with Montreal recycling the ball after every Lions turnover and continuously putting balls in the box. Longstaff missed just wide in the 44th on the last look of the first half, which ended with no stoppage time, bringing a break the Lions badly needed.
At the half, Montreal held the edge in possession (53.9%-46.1%), shots (9-3), and corners (4-1). The Lions led in passing accuracy (89.0%-87.7%) and shots on target (2-1).
Montreal almost immediately struck in the second half with an aggressive opening attack off the restart. Owusu took a pass from Jaime in front of goal but opted to pass in front of goal rather than shoot and it went across the top of the six-yard box, letting the Lions off the hook.
Orlando City eventually worked its way into the Montreal half a few times in the second half but could sustain no pressure. Most of the successful movements went through Ellis. The Homegrown forward displayed some fancy footwork, which led to a free kick from a few yards outside Montreal’s 18-yard box on the right. Martin Ojeda left his shot too low and it deflected off of the Montreal wall, and the chance went begging.
The match was opening up, and Jaime sent a shot right at Crepeau in the 51st minute. A Montreal corner kick followed and Jansson headed it away.
Angulo managed to break loose down the left side in the 54th minute but put too much on a pass intended to send Spicer in on goal, spoiling a promising attack. Some composure and an excellent pass from Ellis sent Spicer into the box in the 56th minute, but the Trinidad & Tobago international was off balance and his shot from the left was wide, hitting the back of the outside netting.
The Lions earned a corner in the 57th minute. The ball in was a good one and Iago got a head to it, but he sent the shot right at Gillier.
Montreal charged back into Orlando’s half in the 58th minute, with former Lion Luca Petrasso sending a long-range shot that appeared to be dipping under the bar. Crepeau tipped it over the net.
Orlando fought off the following corner, but failed to clear it decisively. Another shot in deflected out for yet another corner. The Lions cleared the initial ball but Victor Loturi fired over the bar after Montreal recycled the attack.
Ellis, having an excellent night, sent a through ball for Dorsey streaking down the right side, and the fullback sent in a low cross. However, Spicer couldn’t get to the cross and Montreal put it over the end line for a corner. Montreal cleared the ensuing set piece and Atuesta earned a yellow card for a high arm on Loturi trying to win it back in the air.
Atuesta blocked a Loturi shot in the 64th minute and Jansson followed with a block on Jaime’s follow-up shot. Montreal earned yet another corner in the 67th minute which nearly resulted in a goal if not for an awkward play in the box by Owusu, who missed the ball on his attempted header.
Orlando attempted to press Montreal’s defense again with a few forays into their half, but they were not really able to test Gillier. The best chance came from a long distance shot by Martin Ojeda in the 71st, but he didn’t get good contact on the soft effort that was easily saved.
Ellis sparked yet another Orlando counterattack — this time from the ground — when he went down under pressure in the 73rd minute, sending Angulo in behind with substitute Duncan McGuire and Martin Ojeda in support. Angulo made a good pass to McGuire, but the chance was broken up by the Montreal defense.
Montreal earned a corner in the 75th that Orlando defended, but only to the top of the area, where Dawid Bugaj sent in a shot off target. Orlando City immediately coughed the ball up again, leading to another corner, which was also skied over the end line, this time by Owusu.
A minute later, the Lions again gave the ball away in a bad spot, igniting a Montreal counter. Owusu was in alone on goal. Crepeau came off his line to cut down the angle, and Owusu rounded him and shot. A sliding Iago made a vital clearance, leading to another Montreal corner that Crepeau claimed.
In the 88th minute, Orlando managed a rare counterattack, with McGuire turning down a shot from a tight angle and waiting for help near the end line. With time running out and seeing no options, McGuire took his shot from about the same place as he could have made an attempt earlier, but this time Montreal’s defense had arrived and Bugaj easily blocked his effort.
Montreal responded with pressure in the Orlando half, and the Lions countered with another attack down the right side, with Dorsey and Martin Ojeda combining. Dorsey sent in another low cross that Montreal cleared away. It was only cleared as far as Martin Ojeda, though, who passed to McGuire, but McGuire took a heavy touch and couldn’t settle it, and the hosts cleared again.
As the game entered stoppage time, Petrasso came down the left and dribbled into the box. Jansson stepped to him but appeared to lose his balance. The captain made contact with Petrasso, who went down and a penalty was immediately awarded.
Rios took the kick for Montreal and roofed the ball into the net over Crepeau, who had guessed the correct direction, putting Montreal up 1-0 in stoppage time.
Despite chasing the game, Orlando continued to give the ball away cheaply and could not mount any kind of organized attack. Then, late substitute and former Orlando City favorite Thorhallsson picked up a ball outside the area and blasted a long-distance shot past a diving Crepeau, ending any hope for the Lions to take anything from the match.
At full time, Montreal led in every statistic, including possession (53.8%-46.2%), passing accuracy (87.7%-86%), corners (11-3), shots (23-9), and shots on target (5-4) .
Orlando City was not able to build on its comeback win at Miami and in fact regressed to the kind of performance that got the Lions beat by two 5-0 scorelines and one 6-0 scoreline. The only difference on this night was that Montreal lacked precision in front of goal to punish Orlando for conceding numerous set pieces.
“Consistency is what every team looks for. It’s not easy, every time we lose, we speak about that,” Perelman said. “We will continue working hard, so little by little, we continue growing, and [with] as much time [as] we have, the better [it is] for us. We will have the break for the World Cup. We will take advantage of that moment to to work, and for sure, the consistency and the results are going to come like the consistency in the performance, the way is little by little coming.”
“We just need to go on the training ground, and then just do our repetitions on and off the ball, to be sharper on and off the ball.” Spicer said. “I think that’s what will help the team. [I] think the confidence, the morale, is high in the team. I just think, unfortunately, today we just couldn’t convert.”
Orlando returns to Inter&Co Stadium on Wednesday when the Lions will host the Philadelphia Union, which is currently the only team below them in the Eastern Conference.
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Orlando City vs. Columbus Crew: Player Grades and Man of the Match
How did your favorite Lions perform in Orlando City’s 3-2 home win over the Columbus Crew?
Orlando City snapped a three-game losing skid with a 3-2 win over the Columbus Crew Saturday night in front of 20,018 fans at Inter.co Stadium. Harvey Sarajian and Antoine Griezmann staked the Lions to a 2-1 halftime lead, Brais Mendez leveled the match early in the second half, and Ivan Angulo struck in the 89th minute after Maxime Crepeau kept Orlando in the game with a string of saves.
Here are my player grades from the win.
Starters
GK, Maxime Crepeau, 8.5 (MotM) — Crepeau was the reason Orlando was still level late in the game. He finished with a club single-game record 12 saves, many of them coming after his teammates gave the ball away in their own third. He kicked away a close-range Josef Martinez shot in the first half, and his biggest stop came in the 89th minute, when he rushed out to turn away Gonzalo Tapia’s shot from the left side of the box. The Lions broke the other way and scored the winner seconds later. Taha Habroune was left alone in the middle on the first goal, and on the equalizer Crepeau left his line and Mendez dribbled past him, though the breakdown started well in front of him. His distribution was the weak point, but Columbus pressed aggressively all night, so he can’t be faulted too much for it. He completed 63% of his 27 passes and six of 16 long balls, and he added one clearance.
D, Vinicius Nogueira, 5 — In his first Orlando City start, the newest Brazilian was booked in the third minute for a foul on Mohamed Farsi, which left him playing with a bit of caution for the rest of his time on the pitch. He conceded a free kick from distance on the left before the break and was replaced by Zakaria Taifi early in the second half. He completed 90.5% of his 21 passes, with one unsuccessful cross, one unsuccessful long ball, two tackles, and two fouls. It was a decent, if not spectacular, showing for the defender.
D, Robin Jansson, 6 — Jansson was booked midway through the first half when he cut across Santiago Rodriguez just outside the box, giving Columbus a free kick in a dangerous spot. Along with Brekalo, he was too slow to react on the Crew’s second goal. He did plenty of cleanup work, though, blocking two Rodriguez shots and getting in the way of a cross when Brekalo was out of position, and he led the team with five clearances. He completed 87.2% of his 39 passes but neither of his two long balls, with one key pass, one tackle, and three fouls.
D, David Brekalo, 5 — Brekalo spent much of the night pushed too far forward or a step slow to react. He picked up a yellow card late in the first half for taking down a Crew attacker after a turnover, and Columbus exploited the space behind him more than once, including in the buildup to the Crew’s second goal. He was tidy in possession, completing 90.7% of his 43 passes and one of two long balls, and he finished with four clearances, one tackle, and one interception, but he also committed three fouls before Justin Ellis replaced him late.
D, Ivan Angulo, 8 — Angulo had a hand in all three goals. He broke down the right and found Griezmann to start the opener (earning a secondary assist), won the free kick that Griezmann curled in for the second goal, and finished Martin Ojeda’s pass with his left foot from the center of the box to win it on a counterattack, giving him a goal in five straight league matches. The one minor blemish came on a botched clearance that Columbus worked back across for a dangerous Tapia shot that Crepeau saved. He completed 87.5% of his 40 passes and three of three long balls but didn’t connect on either of his two crosses, and he added two key passes, one shot on target, two tackles, and one interception.
MF, Harvey Sarajian, 7 — Sarajian gave Orlando the ideal start, finishing Griezmann’s pass from the center of the box in the first minute. He got into good positions several times and, with slightly sharper finishing, could have scored a hat trick before halftime. Schulte stopped his first-time shot from close range, his backheel off Ojeda’s low cross slid just past the right post, and another effort went just wide of the same post. His turnover in the buildup to Brekalo’s yellow card was his lone misstep. He completed 76.9% of his 13 passes, with one key pass and four shots, two on target, before Bernardo Rhein replaced him at halftime.
MF, Wilder Cartagena, 7 — Cartagena was the most reliable piece of Orlando’s midfield. He led the team with four tackles, blocked an Anass Zaroury shot right after the restart, and added one clearance. Late in the game, he showed his versatility by sliding back to the right center back spot after Brekalo came off. He kept the ball moving, completing 90.6% of a team-high 53 passes and four of five long balls, and he was fouled three times. He brought his usual bite to a side that has sorely needed it, and held up well against a Columbus team that excels at both winning possession and advancing the ball aggressively.
MF, Eduard Atuesta, 4.5 — Atuesta’s passing numbers look tidy, but his giveaways came in dangerous areas. He lost the ball in Orlando’s defensive third in first-half stoppage time, forcing Crepeau to deal with the recycled ball, and again early in the second half, when Mendez’s shot required another Crepeau save. He was also slow in possession on more than one occasion. He drew a yellow card on Habroune, completed 94.4% of his 18 passes, and had one unsuccessful cross, one tackle, one interception, one clearance, and two fouls before Luis Otavio replaced him.
MF, Marco Pasalic, 6 — Pasalic was one of the few Lions who tracked Habroune’s run on the Crew’s first goal and tried to alert his teammates, but he was well behind the Columbus runner. He lost the ball in his own third twice in the first half, with the second resulting in a Columbus shot and a Crepeau save. He came close to extending the lead early in the second half, when his shot from outside the box hit the crossbar, and moments later he fired at Patrick Schulte from a tight angle. He also blocked a Dylan Chambost shot and was booked before Daryl Dike replaced him. He completed 79% of his 19 passes and two of three long balls, with two shots (one on target), one tackle, one clearance, and two fouls, and he was dispossessed twice.
F, Martin Ojeda, 7 — Ojeda’s wait to pass Facundo Torres as the club’s all-time leading scorer continues as his goal streak ended, but he delivered the pass for Angulo’s winner to earn an assist. He shot just wide of the near post early after a Griezmann layoff, sent in the low cross for Sarajian’s backheel, and couldn’t put the rebound of Pasalic’s crossbar effort on target. His giveaway in Orlando’s own third just before halftime nearly proved costly, though Martinez was offside when Crepeau stopped him. He completed 91.4% of his 35 passes, two of four crosses, and both of his two long balls, with two key passes, five shots (two on target), and one tackle.
F, Antoine Griezmann, 8.5 — Griezmann had a hand in both first-half goals, was part of the buildup to the third, and was the Lions’ creative engine all night. He laid the ball across for Sarajian’s opener in the first minute and then curled his free kick from the right in off the far post to restore the lead. He set up Sarajian for a close-range chance later in the half and finished with a game-high eight key passes. He completed 84.6% of his 39 passes, two of two crosses, and one of two long balls, with three shots, one on target, one tackle, and two clearances, and he was fouled three times. Griezmann could easily have been the Man of the Match, but 12 saves, including some spectacular ones, put Crepeau over the top.
Substitutes
MF/D, Bernardo Rhein (46′), 5 — Rhein replaced Sarajian at halftime and played on the left side of Orlando’s back line. He gave the ball away in his own third shortly after the restart, leading to a Crew corner, and he later tried to play Dike in behind before sending his own shot wide of the right post. He completed 87.5% of his 16 passes and his only long ball, with one off-target shot, and his foul in stoppage time gave Columbus a free kick.
D, Zakaria Taifi (54′), 5 — Taifi came on for Nogueira, who had been playing on a yellow card, which moved Rhein from left wing to left back and Angulo from right back to left wing. His best moment came when he rose for a back-post cross from Angulo but headed it over the bar. He completed 88.9% of his nine passes and two of three long balls with one unsuccessful cross, one shot, one tackle, and two clearances.
MF, Luis Otavio (62′), 5 — Otavio replaced Atuesta and avoided costly giveaways, though a couple of his passes went astray when he wasn’t under pressure. He completed 88.9% of his 18 passes and added one tackle, one interception, and one clearance.
F, Daryl Dike (62′), 5.5 — Dike came on for Pasalic and contributed some holdup play and defensive work. His best chance came late, when his header off a recycled corner forced a save from Schulte. However, perhaps his most impactful play was to draw the defense’s attention, allowing Angulo tons of space in the box to run onto Ojeda’s pass and score the winner. Dike completed 87.5% of his eight passes, won two aerial duels, and added one clearance.
F, Justin Ellis (83′), N/A — Ellis replaced Brekalo for the final stretch in his return from international duty with the United States Men’s National Team. He took two shots from outside the box, with one effort blocked and the other going over the bar. He completed 60% of his five passes. He wasn’t on the field long enough to receive a fair grade.
Orlando City
Orlando City’s Development Pathway Paying Off for Harvey Sarajian
Harvey Sarajian’s journey from college to OCB to MLS highlights how the college game and a developmental side can help prepare young players.
American soccer offers players more than one path to the professional game. Alongside academy development, the college game gives players an opportunity to develop before beginning their professional careers. For those who make that jump, reserve teams can provide an important bridge between college soccer and the demands of Major League Soccer.
Orlando City has a player who has successfully followed that path. Harvey Sarajian was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft out of Wake Forest. He began the season with Orlando City B, making occasional appearances with the first team. But as the season has progressed, he’s earned a larger role with the senior side.
From the start of the year, Sarajian was a focal point for the Young Lions. He made 16 appearances, starting all 16 games, and only missed time with OCB when he was on the bench for the first team. His seven goals were tied with Gustavo Caraballo and Issah Haruna for second on the team, one behind Pedro Leao. His six assists were also second on the team, one behind Haruna. He produced those numbers while playing fewer games than the players around him.
Sarajian’s production with OCB showed that he could make an impact at the professional level, but the value of the developmental side extended beyond his statistics. Regular starts gave him the opportunity to gain experience, build consistency, and continue adjusting to the demands of the professional game. For a player coming out of college, that environment can provide an important step between the college game and the expectations of MLS.
His transition to the first team, however, was gradual. Sarajian made two first-team appearances through April and was an unused substitute on three occasions. He made additional appearances in three consecutive July games, but didn’t play more than 11 minutes until the Leagues Cup loss to Club León on Aug. 8, when he replaced Tyrese Spicer in the 66th minute.
Over the past few weeks, Sarajian has earned even more time with the first team. He played 31 minutes against Minnesota United on Aug. 29, followed by 36 minutes against the Philadelphia Union on Sept. 26. Those opportunities came before he earned his first start Saturday night against the Columbus Crew.
The 21-year-old attacker took advantage of his opportunity against Columbus, scoring just 45 seconds into the game. The goal provided an immediate return on the patience that had defined his path to the starting lineup and marked another step forward in his transition from the developmental side to MLS.
Interim head coach Martin Perelman explained that the coaching staff wanted to make sure Sarajian was ready to contribute before giving him a larger role.
“Harvey’s doing his own process. But, for us, from outside as a coaching staff, we try to detect when a player is capable to play, when he can match up with a plan and everything we want to do. For us, today was the moment for him,” Perelman said after the Columbus game. “We are very happy that he scored. We are very happy, not only for Harvey, but every player that develops himself. We are happy. It’s very important for us.”
Sarajian credited the coaching staffs at both levels for helping him progress without rushing the process.
“It’s awesome to show that my hard work and patience are showing off,” he said. “I want to say that I think it’s a lot of credit to the coaches on the OCB side and the first team side for integrating me and slowly developing me and making me take my time to get to where I want to be. So I’m super grateful for that.”
Sarajian’s progression illustrates why the college route to MLS can be valuable even when a player doesn’t immediately earn a place in the first team. Being selected in the SuperDraft is only the beginning. For young players coming out of college, the transition to the professional game can take time, and OCB provides an opportunity to gain experience against professional competition while continuing to develop.
That opportunity can benefit both the player and the first team. Sarajian was able to play a regular role with the Young Lions, contributing goals and assists while adjusting to the professional game. Meanwhile, Orlando City could evaluate his development and gradually introduce him to the demands of MLS. His progression from 16 starts with OCB to his first MLS start against Columbus shows how a developmental team can help bridge the gap between college soccer and the first team.
Not every college player will follow the same path or reach the same level, but Sarajian’s season demonstrates that a lack of immediate first-team minutes doesn’t mean a draft pick can’t contribute.
OCB gave him a place to develop, and when the first-team coaching staff determined he was ready, he was able to make the most of his opportunity. His goal against Columbus was the latest payoff in a process that began long before he found the net in his first start.
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Lion Links: 10/12/26
Lions beat Columbus Crew, USWNT falls to Spain, Pride players on international duty, and more.
Hello, Mane Landers! I hope you all had a great holiday weekend down in Florida. I’ve been busy at work covering high school volleyball and soccer while catching up on season 4 of Ted Lasso. Our beloved Lions were in action over the weekend, and we’ve got plenty to cover today, so let’s get to the links.
Lions Beat Columbus Crew
Orlando City defeated the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Saturday at Inter.co Stadium, snapping a 2-2 stalemate just before stoppage time. Harvey Sarajian scored the opener for the Lions early in the first half before Columbus equalized minutes later. Antoine Griezmann’s goal put Orlando back in front before the break. In the second half, Braias Mendez tied the match for Columbus. But Ivan Angulo scored the late winner for Orlando to seal a crucial three points at home. The win snapped the Lions’ three-match losing streak across all competitions. Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau made 12 saves, setting a new club single-match record. Griezmann has scored 10 goals this season across all competitions and has played a key role in Orlando’s turnaround, making a strong case for the 2026 MLS Newcomer of the Year Award. Orlando City will have a quick turnaround, with its next match on the road on Wednesday against Toronto FC.
USWNT Falls to Spain in Friendly
The U.S. Women’s National Team fell 2-0 to Spain at Audi Field on Saturday in Washington, D.C. Orlando Pride defender Oihane was on the bench for Spain but did not play in the match. Pati Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored for Spain early in the first half to give the visitors a 2-0 lead. In the second half, the USWNT had a chance to get back into the match, and Sophia Wilson thought she’d scored to pull one back, but the goal was disallowed for offside following video review. Later in the match, Lily Yohannes missed a penalty kick, leaving it at the perfect height for Spain goalkeeper Adriana Nanclares to make a diving save. Spain held on for a clean sheet and the win. The USWNT will face Spain again on Tuesday at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Pride Players on International Duty
Multiple Orlando Pride players represented their national teams during the international break. Two Pride players faced off in a friendly between Jamaica forward Solai Washington and Mexico forward Jacquie Ovalle on Friday. Ovalle scored for Mexico, and Washington scored her first international goal for Jamaica in a 4-3 win against Mexico. The two teams will battle again on Tuesday in a friendly.
On Saturday, midfielder Angelina scored for Brazil in a 3-1 friendly win against Argentina. Brazil will face Argentina again on Tuesday. Midfielder Ally Lemos started for the U.S. Women’s U-23 squad in a 5-0 win against the Dominican Republic in a friendly.
Forward Sanne Lekven, who is playing for the Norway Women’s U-23 Team, will face England later today. Forward Barbra Banda and Zambia will take on Uganda on Tuesday in Africa’s second round of the Olympic qualifying tournament.
Americans Abroad
Let’s catch up on Americans in action abroad in Europe. Former Lion Alex Freeman started and played a full 90 minutes for Villarreal in a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid on Saturday. Brenden Aaronson came off the bench and played 19 minutes for Leeds United in a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal. Sebastian Berhalter and Aidan Morris both played for Middlesbrough in a 1-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the EFL Championship. Johnny Cardoso played a full 90 minutes for Atletico Madrid in a 2-1 win against Deportivo Alaves. On Sunday, Christian Pulisic started and played 78 minutes for AC Milan in a 1-1 draw against Sassuolo in Serie A. Bryan Reynolds had two assists for Stade Rennes in a 4-1 win against Auxerre in Ligue 1.
Free Kicks
- Orlando Pride forward Seven Castain, who is on loan at Dallas Trinity, scored a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Brooklyn FC in the USL Super League.
- FC Cincinnati has reportedly signed former Philadelphia Union midfielder Jose Martinez, who previously played for Brazilian club Corinthians.
- Racing Louisville forward Emma Sears has reportedly been traded to the Denver Summit in exchange for $1.2 million in intra-league funds.
- The Portuguese Football Federation has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo after opening a disciplinary case following his walkout from the national team camp over a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus.
- Corinthians has reportedly hired Clarence Seedorf as manager after losing seven consecutive league matches.
- United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated he will release details of his meetings with senior Manchester City officials after criticism of his comments following the English Premier League’s finding that the club breached financial regulations two weeks ago.
That will do it for me today, Mane Landers. Enjoy your Monday, and I’ll see you next time.
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