Sometimes the smallest guys on the field can have the biggest impact. At only 5-foot-5, midfielder Matias Perez Garcia isn’t going to intimidate anyone with his stature. So, he has to impress with his play on the field. MPG left it all on the field Sunday on both ends, melding selfless team defense with creativity and danger on the offensive end.
Perez Garcia led Orlando City’s offense with three chances created and the Lions’ defense with six tackles. He also drew three fouls, tallied an interception and a clearance, and fired two shots on the day.