FEBRUARY 18 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Orlando City midfielder Wilder Cartagena out for 2025 with Achilles injury | MLSSoccer.com Orlando City SC midfielder Wilder Cartagena will miss the 2025 MLS season after undergoing surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon, the c...
Torn Achilles confirmed Cartagena has been placed on the season-ending injury list due to a torn Achilles after receiving surgery, according to his club.
Impact Cartagena's preseason fears have been met, as he will now miss the season due to a torn Achilles. This is a brutal turn for the midfielder, as he will miss the entire season and will now look to be fit for the start of the 2026 season. He was a regular starter in 2024, starting in 30 of his 32 appearances while notching one assist, so this is a tough loss for the club.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Feared to have torn achilles Cartagena is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles after exiting a friendly and being pictured in a boot, according to Diario Libero.
Impact Cartagena could see his season end before it even started, as he is now feared to have suffered a torn achilles in a friendly. He did post a picture to social media where he is shown in a boot, making many fear the wortst. The club has yet to release more on the situation or confirm any of these reports, but this could be a toigh loss after he started in 30 of his 32 apopearnces last campaign.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Active display in midfield Cartagena generated four tackles (three won) and three clearances in Friday's 0-0 draw against Charlotte FC. Orlando City lost the game 3-1 via penalties.
Impact Cartagena was busy on both ends of the pitch, and although the Peru international was unable to make a big impact in the final third, he was decisive on defense. Unfortunately for him, Charlotte was more accurate in the penalty shootout and won. Charlotte's win means these two sides will play a deciding match on Saturday to see which team advances to the next round of the 2024 MLS Playoffs.
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss regular-season finale Cartagena will miss the final game of the 2024 MLS regular season, against Atlanta United on Oct. 19, due to a yellow card suspension.
Impact The central midfielder has established himself as a regular for the Lions, but he'll be forced to miss the match after the international break due to a ban. However, he should return to his regular role in the postseason. Cartagena ends the campaign with one assist, 77 tackles, 34 clearances and 20 interceptions across 27 appearances (25 starts).
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first assist Cartagena assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-0 victory over D.C. United.
Impact Cartagena delivered a cross which was headed home by Robin Jansson to give Orlando a 2-0 lead in the 23rd minute of play. Cartagena is now up to three chances created over the last two outings, while his two shots on target in the match marked a new season high. This also marked his sixth straight game with at least one tackle won, and he is up to a total of 11 tackles won over that span.
JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starts at Toronto Cartagena (not injury related) is back among the starters for Wednesday's game versus Toronto.
Impact Cartagena is ready to make his 13th start of the year after spending the last month with the Peru national team. The midfielder should remain in a defensive role, looking to rack up passes and tackles from that position. His inclusion in the lineup will move Nicolas Lodeiro to a substitute spot.
JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back after international duty Cartagena (not injury related) is back in training with Orlando City and could be an option to play Wednesday against DC United, Mike Gramajo of NBC Sports Orlando reports.
Impact Cartagena was a regular for Peru in the Copa America, logging the full 90 in two of the team's three matches and also seeing time against Argentina. The central midfielder should be in contention to play Wednesday, and given the quick turnaround in which he was playing with Peru, it wouldn't be surprising if he's ready to start right away.
JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Called up by Peru Cartagena was called up by Peru for the 2024 Copa America.
Impact Cartagena is away with Peru for the coming weeks and will be away from the Orlando team until at least early July. The midfielder is tough to replace as he's missed just two matches he's been fit for so far in 2024.
JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back in training with Orlando Cartagena (not injury related) is back from international duty with Peru and was spotted in training Thursday, Mike Gramajo of NBC Sports reports.
Impact The central midfielder started in the 2-0 win over Nicaragua and logged minutes off the bench in the 4-1 thumping of Dominican Republic. Expect Cartagena to be in contention for a starting role in midfield when the Lions take on the Red Bulls on Saturday.
MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Earns Peru call Cartagena was called up by Peru and will miss Saturday's clash with Austin.
Impact Cartagena is set to miss at least one match while away on international duty. The midfielder has two starts, but has gone unused in the last match and came off the bench before that. Cartagena's role is unclear when he returns from international duty.
MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Signs new deal with Orlando Cartagena signed a guaranteed deal with Orlando until the end of the 2025 season, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Cartagena has made 33 starts in 41 appearances for Orlando since joining the club on loan in 2022, and he was a key cog in midfield alongside Cesar Araujo in the previous campaign. The Peru international will be with the club for the next two years and is expected to remain a regular starter for the Lions.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores winner versus Nashville Cartagena scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and drew two fouls during Monday's 1-0 win over Nashville.
Impact Cartagena was an unexpected hero on his playoff debut as he sent a powerful long-range strike into the left top corner for what ended up being the lone goal of the match in the 41st minute. This was just the second goal of the year for the holding midfielder, who will now need to focus on his defensive duties during Game 2 of the series as his team will try to advance to the East semis.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores winner versus Nashville Cartagena scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and drew two fouls during Monday's 1-0 win over Nashville.
Impact Cartagena was an unexpected hero on his playoff debut as he sent a powerful long-range strike into the left top corner for what ended up being the lone goal of the match in the 41st minute. This was just the second goal of the year for the holding midfielder, who will now need to focus on his defensive duties during Game 2 of the series as his team will try to advance to the East semis.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
🚨Playoff Golazo Alert: Wilder Cartagena Scores A BANGER for Orlando City SC!!
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Wilder Cartagena, Orlando City edge Nashville SC Oct 30, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City midfielder Wilder Cartagena (16) celebrates a goal in the first half against the Nashville...
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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OCTOBER 31, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Available after suspension Cartagena completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return against New York City FC on Wednesday.
Impact Cartagena was sent off due to violent conduct in the match against Cincinnati before the international break, but since he was given just a one-match ban, he's eligible to return to action when Orlando takes on NYCFC. Cartagena has established himself a as regular starter in midfield for the Lions, and he has a strong chance of returning to the starting lineup right away.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off late Cartagena was shown a straight red card for violent conduct during the second half of Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.
Impact Cartagena reacted poorly deep into second half stoppage time and was shown a straight red card. He will be suspended for at least one match but due to the violent conduct the suspension will be reviewed and could potentially be extended. Assuming a one-game ban Cartagena would be able to return for a Sept. 20 trip to NYC FC.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eligible to return Cartagena has served his one-match suspension and will be available for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Cartagena is having an upstanding season in his first full year with Orlando, making 17 starts in 18 appearances while averaging about 2.6 tackles per match while also scoring and assisting once. He is expected to get the start in the defensive midfield alongside Cesar Araujo.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for suspension Cartagena had two tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win over St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.
Impact Cartagena will serve a one-match suspension on Wednesday after picking up his fifth yellow card in 13 matches. He had scored in his last outing against the Chicago Fire, totaling 13 tackles (seven won), eight clearances and six interceptions in the last seven matches. Felipe Martins could enter back into the lineup in his place.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores rare goal Cartagena scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Cartagena scored his first goal of the season and his first in two years with the team. He's also been averaging about 2.6 tackles per match, producing 11 (six accurate) in the last six games.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wins three tackles in return Cartagena generated three tackles (three won), four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Cartagena had an upstanding match during his return to the team from international duty Saturday. He's started the last nine games played, recording an assist with 30 tackles (20 won) in that span. This ups his average per contest to three.
JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
