Benji Michel

Orlando City's Facundo Torres celebrates in front of fans after Orlando City defeated Sacramento Republic in the U.S. Open Cup final soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Orlando City beats Sac Republic 3-0 for U.S. Open Cup title

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Facundo Torres broke through with a goal in the 75th minute, then converted on a penalty to give Orlando City its first-ever trophy with a 3-0 victory over Sacramento Republic in the U.S.

FILE -Orlando City's Benji Michel, left, and Arsenal's Rob Holding try to get control of a head ball during the second half of a Florida Cup friendly soccer match Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Orlando City’s pursuit of its first trophy in the U.S. Open Cup is personal for Benji Michel, who grew up in Orlando and was signed by the Lions as a homegrown player. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Orlando City to take on Sac Republic for U.S. Open Cup title

Orlando City forward Benji Michel gives a thumbs-up to fans after scoring a goal against the Chicago Fire during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Stajduhar, Michel help Orlando City beat Fire 1-0

Orlando City forward Nani, front, takes the ball as Atlanta United defender Alan Franco (6) is blocked by an official during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, July 30, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

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

Orlando City forward Nani (17) celebrates with fans after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Nani scores late, lifts Orlando City over Atlanta United

Pato, Gallese lead Orlando City past CF Montreal in opener

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Alexandre Pato had a go-ahead goal and Pedro Gallese made five saves to lead Orlando City to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal in a Major League Soccer opener on Sunday.

Orlando City defender Antonio Carlos, left, stops Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner (27) from advancing the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Michel, Perea help Orlando City beat Union 2-1

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Benji Michel opened the scoring in the 10th minute, 20-year-old Andrés Perea added a goal and Orlando City beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Thursday night.

Toronto FC goalkeeper Alex Bono, center, defends the net as Orlando City SC's Benji Michel (19) looks on during first-half MLS soccer match action in Toronto, Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Chris Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Altidore scores, Toronto ties Orlando City in return home

TORONTO (AP) — Jozy Altidore returned to action with a goal and Toronto FC — playing at home in front of fans for the first time since March 2020 — tied Orlando City 1-1 on Saturday night.

Orlando player Benji Michel celebrates in front of fans and fallen San Jose goalkeeper J.T. Marcinkowski, right, after scoring a goal during a MSL soccer match in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (Stephen M. Dowell /Orlando Sentinel via AP)

Dike, Michel each score 2 goals in Orlando City’s 5-0 win

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Daryl Dike and Benji Michel each scored two goals, and Nani had a goal and two assists as Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5-0 on Tuesday night.

Perea among 16 young US players added for game vs Trinidad

CHICAGO (AP) — Midfielder Andrés Perea was among 16 young players added Sunday to the United States roster for the Jan. 31 exhibition against Trinidad and Tobago at Orlando, Florida, after he was approved for a switch of affiliation from Colombia by FIFA