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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.

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

Orlando City SC vs. Nashville SC Highlights

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

WATCH: Wilder Cartagena scores a rocket for Orlando City SC | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Wilder Cartagena bends it from outside the box to give Orlando a 1-0 lead vs. Nashville

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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

Removed from availability report Cartagena (international duty) is not on the availability report for Saturday's trip to Seattle.

Impact Cartagena returns from international duty and carries no designation into Saturday's clash. The midfielder was a consistent starter in eight straight matches before departing on international duty.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives national team call-up Cartagena will be joining up with the Peruvian National Team for upcoming friendlies on June 16 and 20, meaning he should miss Orlando's next two MLS matches.

Impact Cartagena has started eight consecutive league games, but he will not be available against New England or Philadelphia over the next 10 days while he's away with Peru. Martin Ojeda is likely to return to the XI in his place for those games, with Mauricio Pereyra sliding back alongside Cesar Araujo in defensive midfield.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Cartagena had an assist with his lone chance created while making nine tackles (winning seven) during Saturday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Cartagena set up Ivan Angulo in the 18th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first in ten appearances for the midfielder while his nine tackles led Orlando in the win.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win Cartagena won five of five tackles in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Inter Miami.

Impact Cartagena has done well in starting Orlando's last five league games, tallying four shots and four chances created while offering more of a defensive presence in midfield than regular starter Mauricio Pereyra, who is on his way back from a thigh injury. It will be interesting to see who makes the XI alongside Cesar Araujo moving forward.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three chances created in loss Cartagena generated three chances created and four tackles (one won) in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus CF Montreal.

Impact Cartagena recorded three chances created Saturday, after coming into the match with one in his four previous appearances. He also won one of his four attempted tackles in his 68 minutes of action.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in start Cartagena took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Cartagena made his first MLS appearance since mid-March on Saturday, slotting into the XI alongside Cesar Araujo in midfield while Mauricio Pereyra (thigh) was out injured.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Peru Cartagena was called up by the Peru national team for CONCACAF Nations League action.

Impact Cartagena has started two of the four opening matches while appearing in three of them, and has now earned an international call up. The midfielder will miss a Saturday trip to Philadelphia and will be a doubt against Nashville on April 1 as he makes his way back from international duty.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in start Cartagena took a shot and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against D.C. United. He also made a block, three clearances and two interceptions in the match

Impact Cartagena has started each of Orlando's last two league games in midfield, and he was pretty solid on both sides of the ball against D.C. on Saturday. He is not in the team's first-choice XI however, and he's getting the starts now because the club is prioritizing the CONCACAF Champions League at the moment.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly backup option so far Cartagena made eight MLS appearances (four starts) after joining Orlando on-loan from Al-Ittihad in the summer.

Impact Cartagena had a few opportunities in a crowded midfield during his first few months in Orlando. The 28-year-old will benefit from having a full preseason with the club ahead of the 2023 campaign, where he will aim to take over from the departing Junior Urso in the XI.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Orlando Cartagena was subbed into Saturday's victory against the Red Bulls during stoppage time.

Impact Cartagena has received his work visa and debuted for Orlando on Saturday versus New York.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting on visa Cartagena has not been cleared to make his debut for Orlando this weekend as he's still awaiting his visa, according to Austin David of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Cartagena joined Orlando on-loan on Tuesday and he's already begun training with the team, but he will not be able to feature yet in Saturday's clash against the Revolution.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Orlando City SC vs. Nashville SC Highlights

Wilder Cartagena bends it from outside the box to give Orlando a 1-0 lead vs. Nashville