RODRIGO SCHLEGEL NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

Orlando City sign defender Rodrigo Schlegel to new contract Orlando City have signed Argentine defender Rodrigo Schlegel to a new contract, the club announced Wednesday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rodrigo Schlegel signs contract extension for Orlando City SC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Orlando City SC have signed defender Rodrigo Schlegel to a new contract that runs through 2024 with optio...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Extends contract with Orlando Schlegel has signed a two-year contract extension with the option to further extend for two additional seasons with Orlando City, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Schlegel has kept 12 clean sheets in 66 MLS appearances (47 starts) across his three campaigns in Orlando, and last season he was a regular in central defense as both Robin Jansson and Antonio Carlos battled through long-term injuries. The 25-year-old has now signed on with the club through 2024 at least.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as starter Schlegel kept six clean sheets and scored a goal in 30 MLS appearances (24 starts) this season.

Impact Schlegel started just under 80 percent of Orlando's league games from April onwards, and he scored his first ever MLS goal against Columbus this season. The 25-year-old perhaps benefitted from long-term injuries to both Robin Jansson and Antonio Carlos throughout the campaign, but the 25-year-old will want to prove in 2023 that he can be a reliable center-back starter for Orlando even when everyone is healthy.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive domination Schlegel recorded two won tackles, three interceptions and four clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Miami.

Impact Schlegel dominated on defense making several tackles and interceptions for the Orlando squad. With 62 clearances and and 24 interceptions in just 12 starts, Schlegel is likely to be a strong contributor to the defense and a key part of the starting XI for the remainder of the 2022 season.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Rodrigo Schlegel, Orlando City - 94th minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 30, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Takes two shots in draw Schlegel took two shots and created a chance in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against the Revolution. He also made six clearances, an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Schlegel played well on both sides of the ball on Wednesday, but he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season -- including his double-booking red card in late May -- and will be suspended for Saturday's clash against Houston. Kyle Smith or Thomas Williams could replace him in central defense for the game as Antonio Carlos (hamstring) likely won't be fit enough yet.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Revolution Schlegel has served his one-match ban and is eligible to play versus New England on June 15.

Impact After starting the year primarily as a substitute, Schlegel had made seven straight starts prior to his sending off versus Austin FC on May 23. In those contests, the central defender recorded one goal on three shots (one on target), 35 clearances and 16 tackles (eight won). Even if he does reclaim his place in the starting XI, Schlegel will be hard-pressed to offer more than mid-range fantasy value.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in draw Schlegel was sent off during the 60th minute of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Austin.

Impact Schlegel was shown a second yellow card during the second half of Sunday's draw. The defender will now be sidelined for a Saturday clash with Dallas. It's uncertain who will come into the starting XI in his place, but with Antonio Carlos (hamstring) out, it may be hard for Orlando to fill a defensive unit.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Columbus Schlegel scored a goal and made two blocks in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Crew. He also made five clearances and four interceptions in the match.

Impact Schlegel opened the scoring Saturday with his first ever MLS goal and he also kept his second clean sheet in a row since Antonio Carlos went down with a hamstring injury. He will be confident ahead of next weekend's clash against the Red Bulls, which have scored 10 times in seven matches this season.

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 sign defender Rodrigo Schlegel to contract extension ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Orlando City SC have signed defender Rodrigo Schlegel to a new two-year contract through 2023 with option...

JANUARY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Extends contract with Orlando Schlegel has signed a two-year contract extension with Orlando City with the option to further extend for an additional two years, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Schlegel improved during his second year in MLS, keeping four clean sheets in 23 MLS appearances (16 starts) in central defense in 2021. He's still the third option behind Antonio Carlos and Robin Jansson heading into next season, but the 24-year-old is likely to continue to develop from here.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in playoff loss Schlegel was an unused substitute in last week's Round One defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Schlegel was the third option at center back for Orlando this season, keeping four clean sheets in 23 MLS appearances (16 starts) behind the more-experienced pair of Robin Jansson and Antonio Carlos.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against D.C. Schlegel will miss Saturday's clash against D.C. United with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Schlegel picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's draw against Nashville, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. Robin Jansson should return from his suspension and return to center back alongside Antonio Carlos.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE