The Uruguayans Facundo Torres Y César Araújo they played yesterday for him Orlando City in a preparation game once morest Colorado Rapids that ended tied 1-1. For the former attacker from Peñarol, who played 87 ‘, it was his first game with his new club. For the former Wanderers midfielder, who played the entire match, it was his third pre-season friendly.
Once the game was over, coach Óscar Pareja referred to both of them and showered them with praise.
“Facu, is giving us joy in the game,” he said. “As you all might see, he is dynamic and his engagement with the ball and trying to create actions is normal, whereas for new players when they have this competition, they find things that they are not used to, maybe the speed of the game, the physical aspect of the league and all those things,” he added.
According to the DT, Torres showed “moments of dynamics and technique” that “will help a lot” to the team. “We are very happy with him and I thought of the people today I also saw those flashes of talent that Facundo can bring to the team,” he added.
Regarding Araújo, he stressed that “he played like a veteran”. “He is happy to be here and I think he will bring us a lot of options because he can play alone and we can put someone else with him, but today he also gave us the impression that he has been here for a long time,” he added.
The other Uruguayan who played in Orlando City was Mauricio Pereira, who wore the captain’s armband. The midfielder is in his third season with the American team.
