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Orlando City transfer Rodrigo Schlegel to Atlas in LIGA MX | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Orlando City have transferred defender Rodrigo Schlegel to Mexican first-division side Atlas, the club ann...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Completes sixth season with Orlando Schlegel made 32 starts in 32 appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Schlegel delivered another dependable season for Orlando, highlighted by career-best numbers. He started all 32 matches played, posting 174 clearances and 24 blocks, both personal highs, along with 45 tackles and five clean sheets. Entering the final year of his contract, his consistency makes him a strong candidate for an extension beyond 2026.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Schlegel has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for the clash with Vancouver on Saturday.

Impact Schlegel will return to his starting center back position, having not missed a match since June 26 prior to his suspension. He is averaging about 5.7 crosses per game, making 21 blocks in 29 MLS appearances.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Freeman's stoppage time header earns Orlando City 1-1 draw with Cincinnati

Rookie defender Alex Freeman scored on a header in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time and Orlando City rallied for a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for another suspension Schlegel recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Schlegel is set to serve another suspension after picking his eighth yellow card of the season. He's started the last 12 MLS games in a row, totaling 48 clearances with 25 tackles and 11 blocks in that span.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Schlegel scores off header, giving Orlando a 1-0 lead over PUMAS

JULY 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Alonso Martínez scores in stoppage time, Matt Freese has 6 saves, NYCFC beats Orlando 2-1

Alonso Martínez scored in stoppage time to help New York City FC rally and beat Orlando City 2-1

JULY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes five clearances vs Montreal Rodrigo Schlegel generated five clearancesand five interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Impact Schlegel led Orlando in clearances as usual during the home draw. The centerback also logged a season-high five interceptions in the match. He did receive his fifth yellow card in 20 starts, though.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer suspended Schlegel is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Schlegel has cleared his ban due to yellow cards accumulation and is now back available for their next contest. He should return directly in the starting XI in the backline since he has been a regular starter for Orlando this season.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Handed suspension Schlegel generated one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 31st minute.

Impact Schlegel will serve a one match suspension as he picks up his fifth yellow card of the season. He had started the last nine MLS games in a row for a total of 17 starts in 17 appearances for Orlando. In his absence, Kyle Smith could play outside back, with David Brekalo likely moving at center back against St Louis on June 25.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies five clearances in win Schlegel recorded two tackles (one won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th min...

Impact Schlegel had a fine defensive display while his side kept another opponent scoreless in Saturday's game. It was his sixth consecutive start, and the five clearances tied for his second-highest total in that period. He's likely to stay in the lineup as Robin Jansson's partner in the center of a rather consistent four-man back line.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Schlegel has served his one match suspension and is expected to be an option for Saturday's clash with Atlanta.

Impact Schlegel missed his first match of the season as he was forced to serve a suspension for a double yellow. He will return to his starting center back position, where he is averaging about eight clearances per contest.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City's Pedro Gallese notches 50th career shutout in draw with Carlos Coronel, Red Bulls

Pedro Gallese notched the 50th clean sheet of his career when he saved the only shot he faced for Orlando City in a scoreless draw with Carlos Coronel and the New York Red Bulls, w...

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent off with two yellow cards Schlegel was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Schlegel was shown his second yellow card in the 56th minute forcing Orlando down to ten men. The defender will miss next week's match against Montreal through suspension with Rafael Santos a candidate to replace him in the XI.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Dallas Schlegel scored a goal off his lone shot and made three tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception during Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.

Impact Schlegel was solid defensively despite not exactly stuffing the stat sheet but his biggest contribution came on offense as he used a powerful header off a corner kick from the left to make it 2-0 for Orlando in the 51st minute. This was the first goal of the year for the center-back, who's not having the same fantasy numbers from the last two seasons but still has the ability to provide some nice stats.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Wednesday Schlegel completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Inter Miami on Wednesday.

Impact Schlegel has started in five of his seven appearances this season, and while he often operates in a backup role. he's likely to move right back into the starting lineup for the derby Wednesday since Robin Jansson (undisclosed) is unlikely to be fit after sustaining an injury over the weekend.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off after VAR review Schlegel was sent off in the first half of Saturday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Schlegel was shown a red card following a VAR review in the 23rd minute. The defender will miss next week's match against Philadelphia through suspension.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Schlegel has served his suspension and is expected to be available for Saturday's trip to Inter Miami.

Impact Schlegel had to finish serving his two-match suspension from last season, forcing him to miss the opener with Montreal. He will be competing with David Brekalo for playing time at center back this season, after starting 25 of the 29 games played in 2023, averaging about 3.8 clearances per contest.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Montreal Schlegel will serve a one-match ban during a Feb. 24 clash with Montreal after being sent off against Columbus.

Impact Schlegel ended the 2023 season with a sending off and will serve that suspension during the first match of 2024. The defender is expected to be a consistent piece of the starting XI when available, and should make his season debut for a March 2 trip to Miami.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shown red card in playoff loss Rodrigo Schlegel recorded one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Columbus Crew. He was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards...

Impact Schlegel picked up yellow cards for bad fouls in the 16th and 77th minutes Saturday and the latter forced his team to play the final 43 minutes down to 10 men. Columbus went on to score twice in extra time, sending Schlegel and Orlando out of the playoffs. He finished the season with zero goal contributions, six clean sheets and six yellow cards in 29 appearances (25 starts).

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 11 clearances Schlegel recorded one tackle (one won), 11 clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Nashville SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact Orlando City SC needed the best of Schlegel to advance into the MLS Conference Semifinals. Fortunately for the team, it got his best. Schlegel helped Orlando City's team win the best-of-three series with 16 clearances and no goals conceded during each of its two games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Totals two interceptions Rodrigo Schlegel two interceptions and two clearances in Wednesday's 2-0 loss against New York City FC.

Impact Schlegel has gotten the start at center back the last six matches while Antonio Carlos (lower leg) has been out on injury. In that span, he's totaled 22 clearances, eight interceptions and seven tackles (two won).

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances in draw Schlegel made five clearances and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw against the Crew.

Impact Schlegel returned to the XI Saturday after spending his side's last two league games as an unused substitute. He lined up at left-back against Columbus and could be an option in the position while Luca Petrasso (thigh) is injured, as it seems he's returned to his backup status behind Robin Jansson and Antonio Carlos in central defense.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 11 clearances in win Schlegel made 11 clearances, two blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Union. He also created two chances in the match.

Impact Schlegel was imperious in central defense as his side earned a big win over defending Eastern Conference champions Philadelphia on Saturday, and this was his second game this season with double-digit clearances.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Schlegel took a shot before being hooked at halftime of Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Schlegel has started both of Orlando's first two games of the season in central defense while Antonio Carlos (leg) deals with an injury.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Alex Freeman's stoppage time header earns Orlando City 1-1 draw with Cincinnati

Rodrigo Schlegel scores off header, giving Orlando a 1-0 lead over PUMAS

Alonso Martínez scores in stoppage time, Matt Freese has 6 saves, NYCFC beats Orlando 2-1

Orlando City's Pedro Gallese notches 50th career shutout in draw with Carlos Coronel, Red Bulls