Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals, Orlando City beats Charlotte 2-0

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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 Wednesday night.

Orlando City (12-10-7) has won three games in a row — all shutouts — after beating both Nashville SC and the New England Revolution 3-0 at home.

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.


Orlando City's Rodrigo Schlegel, left, looks to get the ball past Charlotte FC's Kerwin Vargas (18) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando City’s Rodrigo Schlegel, left, looks to get the ball past Charlotte FC’s Kerwin Vargas (18) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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.

Orlando City had 58% possession and outshot Charlotte 12-4.

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