"The sides barely had time to settle into a rhythm before Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau was sent off for handling a ball beyond the top of his box, and NYC FC wasted little time in making the visitors pay with the opening goal via Agustin Ojeda. It ended 5-0."
"NYC midfielder Keaton Parks bagged a second-half brace months after undergoing a third procedure to address a blood flow issue in his right leg, while Nicolas Fernandez Mercau and Maxi Moralez padded the Saturday afternoon rout."
"Defender Alex Freeman was bound to be difficult to replace after his sale to Villarreal, especially given his rapid rise from fringe prospect to among the team's most important players last season. Defensive bedrock Robin Jansson has also been sorely missed, and isn't expected back until later this spring after undergoing foot surgery in February."
NYC FC dominated Orlando 5-0 on Saturday, with the match decided early when Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau was sent off for handling the ball outside his box. NYC FC quickly converted the resulting advantage, with Agustin Ojeda scoring the opening goal. Keaton Parks added a second-half brace following his recent recovery from a third procedure addressing blood flow issues in his leg, while Nicolas Fernandez Mercau and Maxi Moralez contributed additional goals. The victory highlights NYC FC's strong start to 2026 following their Eastern Conference final loss to Miami. Orlando, meanwhile, continues struggling with significant roster absences including defender Alex Freeman's sale to Villarreal and Robin Jansson's foot surgery recovery, while new goalkeeper Crepeau has struggled in his opening matches.
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