Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals, Orlando City beats Charlotte 2-0
Orlando City's Facundo Torres cools off as he pours water over his head during a break in the play in the first half of an MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Raoux]
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Facundo Torres scored a goal in the 52nd minute, Duncan McGuire added a late goal and Pedro Gallese had two saves to help Orlando City beat Charlotte FC 2-0. Orlando City (12-10-7) has won three games in a row — all shutouts. Martin Ojeda chipped a one-touch cross to the back post and Torres calmly tapped a volley into the net that gave Orlando City a 1-0 lead early in the second half. McGuire chipped a shot over goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina to make it 2-0 in the 89th minute. Charlotte (10-11-8) has lost three consecutive games and is winless in six straight.
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