AUGUST 22, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
GOAL: Benji Michel, Orlando City SC - 51st minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
Records assist in win Michel took four shots (two on target) and assisted a goal in Friday's 3-2 victory against Atlanta United. He also made two interceptions in the match.
Impact Michel set up Silvester van der Water's equalizer in Friday's back-and-forth game, before Nani eventually won the three points against Atlanta. It was Michel's third assist of the season, and he will want even more Wednesday against Inter Miami, which have conceded 23 goals in 13 MLS matches.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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 ConferenceJULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press
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
Gets goal in win Michel scored one goal on his only shot during 78 minutes of Thursday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.
Impact Michel has started each of the last three matches, taking six total shots and scoring this one goal. Though five starts this season, Michel has scored a reasonable three goals. It remains to be seen if he'll continue in a starting role, but his production shows it may not be such a bad idea. Up next is a trip to NYCFC, which have conceded just 15 goals in 13 matches.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michel, Perea help Orlando City beat Union 2-1
Benji Michel opened the scoring in the 10th minute, 20-year-old Andrés Perea added a goal and Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press
GOAL: Benji Michel, Orlando City SC - 10th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
JULY 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Altidore scores, Toronto ties Orlando City in return home
Jozy Altidore returned to action with a goal and Toronto FC — playing at home in front of fans for the first time since March 2020 — tied Orlando City 1-1 on Saturday nightJULY 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Sets up game winner Michel had an assist while creating two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over inter Miami.
Impact Michel entered the match at halftime and set up Nani for the game winning goal in the 80th minute. The assist was the second of the season for the forward, while his two chances created tied for the second most on the team in the win.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bags brace in win Michel scored two goals from five shots (three on goal) during Tuesday's 5-0 win over San Jose.
Impact Michel made just his third start of the season but took full advantage of the chance to score the second and final goals of the game. With Michel also scoring goals, the attacking options get even deeper for this club, so Michel will need to earn his place in the lineup with consistency before reliable value can be expected.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dike, Michel each score 2 goals in Orlando City’s 5-0 win Daryl Dike and Benji Michel each scored two goals, and Nani had a goal and two assists as Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5-0.
JUNE 23, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Dike, Michel each score 2 goals in Orlando City’s 5-0 win Daryl Dike and Benji Michel each scored two goals, and Nani had a goal and two assists as Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5-0.
JUNE 23, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dike, Michel each score 2 goals in Orlando City's 5-0 win
Daryl Dike and Benji Michel each scored two goals, and Nani had a goal and two assists as Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5-0JUNE 23, 2021 • Associated Press
GOAL: Benji Michel, Orlando City SC - 16th minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
JUNE 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Soto, Cardoso, Llanez, Saucedo head US Olympic soccer roster
Norwich forward Sebastian Soto and midfielders Johnny Cardoso of Internacional, Ulysses Llanez of Heerenveen and Sebastian Saucedo of Pumas headed a 20-man U.S. roster announced fo...MARCH 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Jonathan Klinsmann hurt, dropped from Olympic qualifying
LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann has been dropped from the U.S. training camp roster for Olympic qualifying after suffering a concussion during practiceMARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Efrain Álvarez left off US Olympic soccer training roster
LA Galaxy midfielder Efrain Álvarez was left off the United States 31-man training roster ahead of Olympic qualifying for North and Central America and the Caribbean after being in...MARCH 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Efrain Álvarez on US, Mexico rosters for Olympic qualifying
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Efrain Álvarez is on the 48-man preliminary roster for both the United States and Mexico for the Olympic men’s soccer qualifying tournament in North a...FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Benji Michel | USMNT | U.S. Soccer Official Site Get unrivaled matchday access
JANUARY 25, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM
Perea among 16 young US players added for game vs Trinidad
Midfielder Andrés Perea is among 16 young players added to the U.S. national soccer team’s roster for the Jan. 31 exhibition against Trinidad and Tobago at Orlando, Florida, after...JANUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Freese, Pines added to US U23 roster; replace Ochoa, Araujo
Philadelphia goalkeeper Matt Freese and DJANUARY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Altidore back on US national soccer team roster
Jozy Altidore is back with the U.S. national team for the first time in 1 1/2 yearsJANUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Orlando City, Columbus advance to MLS Eastern semifinals ORLANDO, Fla. - Benji Michel scored in a second penalty shootout and a late save by a reserve defender summoned to play goalie helped send O...
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Orlando City tops NYCFC in wild MLS shootout to advance ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Benji Michel's goal in a second penalty shootout and a late save by a reserve defender summoned to play goalie helped s...
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Orlando City tops NYCFC in wild MLS shootout to advance Benji Michel’s goal in a second penalty shootout and a late save by a reserve defender summoned to play goalie helped send Orlando City into the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals w...
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
