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Sent off against Montreal Nani was sent off in the 35th minute of Wednesday's clash with Montreal after receiving two yellow cards.

Impact Nani was sent off for a couple of bad tackles and left early in the first half. It was a quiet performance for the forward before coming off and he will now miss Sunday's trip to Philadelphia. Tesho Akindele could see some extra time during Sunday's clash.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Nani took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Friday's 3-0 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Nani was active in attack on Friday but Atlanta was able to keep him off the score sheet as they secured a comfortable victory. On Wednesday, Nani faces Montreal, which have conceded 27 goals in 22 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Columbus Nani assisted one goal from his only chance created, took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross and made one clearance in Saturday's 3-2 win over Columbus.

Impact Nani assisted Daryl Dike's opener in the 26th minute to help them earn the home win. That was his seventh assist in the season, to go with nine goals. The forward will look to keep things rolling when they visit Atlanta on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amazing finish to the All-Star Skills Challenge as Nani's last kick wins it ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Comes off injured against Chicago Nani was subbed out of Saturday's victory against the Fire in the 29th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Nani has been in and out of the lineup this past month dealing with a few injuries, which to some won't come as much surprise when talking about a 34-year-old veteran who's logged as many miles throughout his career as Nani has. It is unclear whether this latest setback will force him to miss additional game time.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts vs. Chicago Nani is in the starting XI for Saturday's showdown with Chicago Fire.

Impact Nani is back in the starting XI following a lengthy time out with a lower body injury. The forward is one of the best in the league at his position and could help light a fire for Orlando moving forward. Chicago is a weak first opponent to get back into match sharpness against.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Saturday Nani (lower body) is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against Chicago, according to The Mane Land.

Impact Nani missed Wednesday's draw with Nashville and will look to get back into the team at home. Even with a couple of games taken off over the last month, Nani has still scored three goals and provided three assists in his last five appearances. Should he miss this game, Tesho Akindele could get another start at striker.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Nani is listed as questionable with a "lower body injury" for Wednesday's trip to Nashville SC, according to Ben Wright of Broadway Sports.

Impact Nani has scored nine times and provided six assists in 15 games this season, so his absence would be a major loss for his team. Fortunately, Daryl Dike doesn't appear on the injury report and Chris Mueller has played well in recent games, so there are options to absorb some of Nani's production should he miss this game.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Nani scored one goal on his only shot and created one chance from five crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati.

Impact Nani was given a rest from starting but still made the difference as he put away the equalizing goal. He's now scored twice and added two assists over his last three matches, a streak that he'll hope to continue in the next game at Nashville, which have conceded the fewest goals in the league to forwards.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City ties FC Cincinnati 1-1 on Nani's goal

Nani scored to help Orlando City tie Cincinnati 1-1

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Assists in draw Nani provided one assist on five chances created during Wednesday's one-all draw with Miami.

Impact Nani grabbed his sixth assist of the season during Wednesday's draw. The forward has been on fire of late, scoring or assisting in his last four starts. Nani will look to keep the streak going Saturday, away to Cincinnati.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City's Nani named Week 16 MLS Player of the Week ' MLSSoccer.com Thanks to a leading performance in the latest Southeast rivalry match, Orlando City attacker Nani has been named MLS Player of the Week for...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal against Atlanta Nani scored a goal and recorded an assist in Friday's 3-2 victory against Atlanta United. He took four shots (two on target) and created four chances overall in the match.

Impact Nani made a huge impact on his return to the pitch on Friday after missing a game through injury. He set up Kyle Smith's goal with a cross and then scored the game winner with his head for his eighth goal of the season. He will be ready for Wednesday's clash against Inter Miami, which have conceded 23 times in 13 MLS matches.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani scores winning goal for Orlando City in thriller vs. Atlanta United ' MLS Highlights ' ESPN FC

JULY 31, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Nani scores in 87th, Orlando City beats Atlanta United 3-2 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 Conference.

JULY 31, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nani scores in 87th, Orlando City beats Atlanta United 3-2 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 Conference.

JULY 31, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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 Conference

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Out against NYC FC Nani is not in the squad for Sunday's match against NYC FC because of an undisclosed injury.

Impact Nani completely misses out Sunday after leaving injured in Thursday's win against Philly. The team didn't release any info on the injury, so the hope is that it's minor and he's only out because it's a short week. In his place, Alexander Alvarado is in the starting XI against NYC FC.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Nani provided one assist from one chance created and put one shot off target during Thursday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Nani hasn't gone more than one start in a row with scoring or assisting all season and he kept up that streak by setting up Andres Perea's game-winning goal. While in prior seasons he often wouldn't play when games were only four days apart, Nani recently scored three goals in eight days to finish out June. This should give him plenty of confidence heading into Sunday's trip to NYCFC, which have conceded 15 goals in 13 matches.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from spot in draw Nani scored a penalty goal from six total shots (three on goal) and created one chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.

Impact Nani hasn't gone more than a single match in a row without scoring this season and he got back on the board after coming off the bench against Chicago. It will be worth seeing if Nani can keep up the pace against better sides in the standings, though he has enough support to maintain his production floor in any game.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Nani took one shot off target and created two chances off the bench in Wednesday's loss against Chicago. He also sent two crosses and two corners.

Impact Nani came off the bench for the first time this season but still left his mark in the game. The Portuguese winger should return to the lineup when Orlando returns to action on July 17 at Toronto.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in both goals Nani scored a goal and had an assist while taking five shots (three on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Inter Miami.

Impact Nani set up Chris Mueller in the 73rd minute before scoring himself in the 80th to play a role in both Orlando goals. The goal was the sixth of the season for the attacker, while his assist was number three. Nani led Orlando in both shots and crosses before subbing off in the 84th minute.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani scores in 3rd straight game, Orlando beats Miami 2-1

Chris Mueller and Nani scored seven minutes apart late in the second half and Orlando City beat Inter Miami 2-1

JUNE 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores from spot, sets up two more Nani scored one penalty goal and provided two assists from three chances created during Tuesday's 5-0 win over Orlando City.

Impact Nani is in an impressive run of form this season and has gone without a goal or assist on just two occasions in seven games. Tuesday's effort was certainly one of his more efficient performances with only one shot taken and two crosses provided, though it helps to face a defense that played as poorly as San Jose did in this game. Up next for Nani is a trip to Inter Miami, which have conceded 14 goals in nine games.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores fourth goal of year Nani scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing eight times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Toronto.

Impact Nani found the back of the net after just eight minutes, scoring Orlando's second goal of the match. The goal was the fourth of the season for the attacker, while he finished with team-high totals in shots, crosses and chances created in the win.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Orlando City ties FC Cincinnati 1-1 on Nani's goal

Nani scores late, lifts Orlando City over Atlanta United

Nani scores in 3rd straight game, Orlando beats Miami 2-1