"We're aiming for consistency, but we're not finding it. Injuries and the need to ease players back have affected us in important moments. It's difficult, yes, but we should still be able to deal with it."
"They're going to become much more accustomed to what first‑division competition is, emotional and important matches. They did very well, and those of us who have been in the industry for many years have to carry the responsibility."
Orlando City head coach Oscar Pareja attributes his team's poor start to the 2026 MLS season to inconsistency caused by reintegrating injured players and fielding inexperienced youngsters. After losing 2-1 to New York Red Bulls and 4-2 to Inter Miami, Orlando sits 11th in the Eastern Conference. Despite leading Miami 2-0 early, Orlando collapsed in the second half, with Colin Guske's red card contributing to the defeat. Nineteen-year-old Guske made his second MLS start while Tahir Reid-Brown made his debut. Pareja acknowledges the challenges but accepts responsibility, noting that experienced players must support young talent adjusting to first-division competition. Orlando faces New York City FC on Saturday.
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