Orlando City SC relied largely on their high-powered offense to reach the Leagues Cup 2025 quarterfinals.
On Wednesday, they needed goalkeeper Pedro Gallese to take their biggest step yet at the tournament.
The veteran Peruvian international played the hero for Lions in their 6-5 penalty shootout win over reigning LIGA MX champions Toluca following a 0-0 draw, making two massive saves and scoring the decisive PK goal that set up an Aug. 27 semifinal showdown at Florida Derby rivals Inter Miami CF .
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El Pulpo to the rescue
Behind the standout performances of Designated Players Martín Ojeda (3g/3a), Luis Muriel (3g/0a) and Marco Pašalić (1g/0a), Orlando scored nine goals in their first three Leagues Cup games - including a 5-1 rout of Necaxa in their