In what were arguably Orlando City's two biggest games of the season so far, their Colombian striker helped himself to five crucial, matchwinning goals. Can he maintain this form and finally live up to the hype that marked his Florida move last year?
It's fair to say that most Orlando City fans have been rather underwhelmed by Designated Player Luis Muriel's first eighteen months playing in purple.
Just five goals followed his much-coveted move from Serie A giants Atalanta in 2024, as the Colombian often looked lethargic in the Central Florida humidity and beyond.