Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals, Orlando City beats Charlotte 2-0

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Facundo Torres scored a goal in the 52nd minute, Duncan McGuire added a late goal and Pedro Gallese had two saves to help Orlando City beat Charlotte FC 2-0 Wednesday night.

Orlando City (12-10-7) has won three games in a row — all shutouts — after beating both Nashville SC and the New England Revolution 3-0 at home.

Martin Ojeda chipped a one-touch cross to the back post and Torres calmly tapped a volley into the net that gave Orlando City a 1-0 lead early in the second half.

McGuire chipped a shot over goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina to make it 2-0 in the 89th minute.

Charlotte (10-11-8) has lost three consecutive games and is winless in six straight.

Orlando City had 58% possession and outshot Charlotte 12-4.

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