JUNIOR URSO NEWS

Records assist against New York Urso assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against the Red Bulls.

Impact Urso set up Facundo Torres eventual winning goal on Saturday with his third assist of the season, setting a new personal best over the course of an MLS campaign.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in loss Junior Urso scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus D.C. United.

Impact Urso scored his third goal of the season during Sunday's loss. The midfielder got to make one of his rare starts in attacking midfield and made the most of it, scoring as well as shooting four times. Urso and Orlando have been a mixed bag throughout the season but three goals and four assists are a stellar return in just 19 starts for Urso. The midfielder can have his fantasy value fluctuate game-to-game especially with his varying position in the starting XI.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Urso provided one assist on one chance created during Sunday's two-all draw with Austin.

Impact Urso provided a single assist his second of the season, during Sunday's draw. The midfielder was desperate for a goal, shooting five times (three on goal) during the match. Urso has played all over the midfield in both defensive and offensive midfield, though he is much more valuable for fantasy managers on a more offensive duty. Urso will hope to keep the good form going Saturday, against Dallas.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Columbus Junior took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Crew. He also made a block, three clearances and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Junior set up Rodrigo Schlegel's opener Saturday for his first assist of the season to go along with his two goals thus far. Orlando have kept back-to-back clean sheets now and they'll want to make it three in a row next weekend against the Red Bulls, which are one spot below them at third in the Eastern Conference.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Schlegel scores as Orlando City beats Crew 2-0

Rodrigo Schlegel’s goal proved to be the game-winner as Orlando City picked up a 2-0 win over the Columbus Crew

APRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Orlando City visits the Columbus Crew after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Chicago Fire 1-0, Orlando City visits the Columbus Crew

APRIL 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Orlando City faces the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference play

Orlando City and the Chicago Fire square off in a conference matchup

APRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Nets rare goal Urso scored once on three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's one-all draw with Portland.

Impact Urso has scored twice in the first five matches putting him halfway to his tally from the entirety of the 2021 campaign. The midfielder is often a quiet fantasy play, though he is off to a red-hot start in 2022. It's hard to trust Urso, but maybe this is a late career offensive renaissance from the defensive midfielder.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes scores in 80th, Timbers tie Orlando City 1-1

Cristhian Paredes scored on a penalty kick in the 80th minute to givel the Portland Timbers a 1-1 draw with Orlando City on Sunday

MARCH 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Cincinnati Urso scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also made an interception, won one of three tackles, and he took four shots (three on tar...

Impact Urso headed in his first goal of the season on Saturday, and he was a constant attacking threat against Cincinnati. However he will want to be more sound in front of defense next weekend against the Galaxy after conceding two goals in this game.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vazquez propels Cincinnati to 2-1 victory over Orlando City

Brandon Vazquez scored two goals to spark Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over Orlando City in MLS play

MARCH 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Gallese helps Orlando City earn scoreless tie with Chicago

Pedro Gallese had five saves to help Orlando City earn a 0-0 draw with the Chicago Fire

MARCH 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes two shots in loss Urso took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in last week's 3-1 Round One defeat against Nashville SC. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Urso couldn't push Orlando over the line in the playoffs, but he finishes the season with four goals in 31 MLS appearances (30 starts). The 32-year-old might not be as crucial to the team next year, as the emergence of youngster Andres Perea could ease some of the burden on Urso in the future.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Urso took two shots and created a chance in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. He also made two interceptions and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Urso was solid on both sides of the ball as his side hung on for a draw on Sunday, earning another point that puts Orlando right on the verge of a playoff spot. Next weekend is decision day against CF Montreal, which are 10th in the Eastern Conference but also still alive with a game in-hand.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Urso scored once on three shots (two on goal) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Urso scored the games only goal, netting in the first half before settling into his more defensive role. He added on three tackles won for an all around solid performance. Urso has a limited ceiling but he does get consistent minutes, and he does get forward, he will look to stay on the score sheet Wednesday, against Montreal.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dike's late goal helps Orlando City beats DC United 2-1

Daryl Dike headed home a corner kick in the seventh minute of stoppage time to help Olando City beat D

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores winner against Columbus Urso scored one goal from two shots, created one chance, made two tackles (zero won) and three interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 3-2 win over Columbus.

Impact Urso scored the winner in the 69th minute to give them the home win, after opening an early 2-0 lead. The midfielder also led his side in tackles and interceptions in the match, but also received his fifth yellow card and is suspended for Friday's visit to Atlanta. He will be eligible to return against Montreal on Sep 15.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Atlanta Urso will miss Friday's clash against Atlanta United with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Urso picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's victory against Columbus, meaning he will miss Friday's match. Oriol Rosell could replace him in defensive midfield.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Urso made three tackles and three interceptions during Wednesday's one-all draw with Miami.

Impact Urso had plenty to do defensively but didn't get going forward in the slightest. The midfielder has been playing solid defense, but only has two goals on the year. Urso has a very favorable match against Cincinnati on Saturday.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City SC faces Atlanta United FC in conference matchup

Orlando City SC hosts Atlanta United FC in Eastern Conference play

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up yellor card in loss Urso registered one chance created, one interception, two clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the NY Red Bulls.

Impact Urso had a quiet outing and couldn't help them avoid the home loss before subbing off in the 70th minute. The midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now look to bounce back when they visit Chicago on Wednesday.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE