Orlando City SC midfielder Wilder Cartagena may be heading back to Peruvian soccer this winter.

What's happening?

The 31-year-old's contract ends in December, and Sporting Cristal is interested in signing him. Cartagena has played only 62 minutes in the MLS regular season due to multiple injuries.

Why it matters for Orlando City SC

The Lions need to focus on signing new players or retaining key talent, as they currently sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Next fixture: | Opponent | Date | Table Position | | --- | --- | --- | | Real Salt Lake | 2026-08-22 | 9th |

What comes next?

Sporting Cristal will wait until the end of the season to make an offer for Cartagena, who has a market value of $1.2 million. The Peruvian footballer has played 85 games for Orlando City SC, scoring 3 goals and delivering 2 assists. Currently sidelined: F. Loyola, D. McGuire, Y. Tsukada. Orlando City SC needs to address these injuries and strengthen its squad to improve its position in the table.