KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Defender Rodrigo Schlegel’s goal for his first season with Orlando City is simple — get on the pitch and stay there.
Although he hails from top Argentinian side Racing Club, he spent most of his two seasons there on the bench. The defender saw made five appearances since joining the first team roster in July 2018, earning 90 minutes only once against Corinthians in the Copa Sudamericana.
With the Lions, Schlegel is battling Antônio Carlos to earn a starting spot as a centerback alongside veteran Robin Jansson.
“I’m looking to get the most minutes that I can,” Schlegel said through a translator.