LUIS MURIEL NEWS

Dennis Gjengaar scores equalizer early in 2nd half to help Red Bulls earn 2-2 draw with Orlando City

Dennis Gjengaar scored the final goal of the match two minutes into the second half to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 2-2 draw with Orlando City

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists with lone chance created Muriel had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-2 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Muriel set up Martin Ojeda in the 18th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The forward has a goal involvement in each of his last three starts while combining for eight shots and two chances created over that stretch.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Back on scoresheet Muriel scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Muriel recorded his first goal of the season with a goal and an assist in the last two matches. He only got his first start Saturday, logging in nine shots (three on target) and two chances created in 150 minutes of play.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez, Hannes Wolf propel NYCFC to 2-1 victory over Orlando City

Alonso Martínez and Hannes Wolf scored second-half goals to lead New York City FC to a 2-1 victory over Orlando City at Yankee Stadium

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers assist off bench Muriel assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Muriel came off the bench for the second straight match and set up Dagur Dan Thorhallsson with a well-placed through ball on a counterattack. The forward was not a regular starter last season, making just 14 starts in 38 appearances, and his role appears unchanged with only 59 minutes played across the first two games. He will look to make an impact again Saturday against New York City.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

César Araújo, Alex Freeman help Orlando City beat Toronto 4-2

César Araújo had a goal and an assist, Alex Freeman scored his first MLS goal and Orlando City beat Toronto FC 3-1

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists twice off bench in win Muriel made two assists and created four chances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Muriel had another great performance off the bench for Orlando. This time he was brought at halftime to replace Ivan Angulo and made decisive contributions, assisting both of his team's goals with pinpoint passes. That's now two goals and three assists over the last four appearances for the forward, who will become impossible to bench if he keeps it up before the start of the postseason.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Muriel leads Orlando City against Dallas

Luis Muriel leads Orlando City into a matchup with Dallas following a two-goal performance against the Columbus Crew

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brace off the bench Muriel scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against Columbus Crew.

Impact Muriel scored a pair of goals as a substitute Saturday, a penalty in the 78th minute and then an outside-the-box strike just before the final whistle. It marked his second brace of the season and his first since May 11. He also created one chance and won one tackle in his 32 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in win Muriel assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 98th minute.

Impact Muriel came off the bench after 82 minutes Wednesday to replace Ivan Angulo. His eight minutes on the field were impactful as it allowed him to create the assist for Duncan McGuire's goal, Orlando's second. The veteran Colombian striker is usually deployed as a substitute later in the game, he has chalked up three goals and three assists.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots Saturday Muriel recorded three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Muriel came off the bench for the seventh straight match and recorded three shots for the third time during that stretch. It has been a fairly disappointing debut season for Muriel so far as he has just five goal contributions in 25 MLS appearances for Orlando.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Muriel scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Muriel notched his third goal of the season as he converted a penalty kick in the 20th minute that extended the lead for his side. However, the midfielder failed to create a chance, after creating three in each of the previous two games.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home loss Muriel assisted once to go with five shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Muriel created Martin Ojeda's equalizer in the 68th minute with his first assist in the campaign, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The forward also led Orlando with a season-high five shots in the match. He has two goals in 16 appearances (11 starts) as well.

JUNE 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Muriel recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Muriel recorded three shots Saturday, his fourth consecutive match with exactly three. He also took his first two corners of the season and intercepted one pass as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Muriel had three shots (one on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over San Jose.

Impact Muriel was active as usual up front, being involved on several dangerous plays and using his mobility and speed to drive defenders crazy. However, goals are what people expect from a striker of such caliber and Muriel has been disappointing in this aspect since joining Orlando, with just two over his 12 appearances.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in draw Muriel registered three shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Muriel cooled off a bit after his brace in the club's last match, as he fired in three but couldn't find the back of the net. He has now started in two straight matches after serving off the bench for two games, taking three shots in both of those starts.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Muriel and Orlando City host Inter Miami

Luis Muriel leads Orlando City into a matchup with Inter Miami fresh off of a two-goal showing against the Philadelphia Union

MAY 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Muriel breaks out for Orlando City: "It's been a long time coming" | MLSSoccer.com Luis Muriel has finally opened his goalscoring account for Orlando City SC, and in a big way.

MAY 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

WATCH: Luis Muriel brace leads Orlando over Philadelphia | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Luis Muriel's brace leads Orlando City past Union Luis Muriel scored the first two goals of his MLS career, Pedro Gallese made a late save on Daniel Gazdag’s second penalty kick of the match...

MAY 12, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Luis Muriel scores first 2 MLS goals, Gallese stops late PK as Orlando City beats Union 3-2

Luis Muriel scored two goals — his first in MLS — and Pedro Gallese stopped a penalty kick in the 88th minute to help Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union 3-2

MAY 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active in first MLS start Muriel had four shots (two on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Atlanta.

Impact Muriel made his first MLS start since joining Orlando and had a nice performance here, being his side's most dangerous player and forcing opposing goalkeeper to work a couple of times. The forward was brought to be one of the starts of the franchise so we should expect him to start most games and be heavily featured moving forward.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Orlando Muriel will be available for Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions League clash with Cavalry after fixing issues with his working visa.

Impact Muriel will make his home debut with Orlando after having to miss the MLS home opener against Montreal with visa issues. The Colombian has joined from Atalanta, where he made 55 starts in 144 appearances in Serie A with the side, recording 54 goals and 21 assists.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE