Chuck Wharton

Joined: Apr 28, 2024

Jun 13, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda (22) watches the ball against Bay FC during the second half at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Orlando Pride spark records and a goal against Bay FC

May 7, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Orlando City SC forward Iván Angulo (77) dribbles the ball against the Tampa Bay Rowdies defender Zakaria Taifi (96) during the second half at Al Lang Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Zakaria Taifi first to complete the development pathway for Orlando City SC

May 23, 2025; Sandy, Utah, USA; Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda (22) celebrates a second goal against the Utah Royals FC during the first half at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Cori Dyke breaks through the Houston Dash wall for the Orlando Pride

May 7, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Orlando City SC forward Duncan McGuire (13) dribbles the ball as Tampa Bay Rowdies defender Forrest Lasso (3) defends during the second half at Al Lang Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Duncan McGuire undergoes surgery, but return scheduled to the Orlando City pitch

Apr 19, 2025; Montreal, Province of Quebec, CAN; Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese (1) kicks the ball next to CF Montreal forward Prince Owusu (9) during the first half at Saputo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Attention turns to Alex Freeman and other players heading to international duty

May 23, 2025; Sandy, Utah, USA; Utah Royals FC defender Kate Del Fava (8) kicks the ball away from Orlando Pride forward Summer Yates (28) during the second half at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Orlando Pride signs Simone Jackson for staying power and versatility

May 31, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City defender Alex Freeman (30) kicks the ball during the first half against the Chicago Fire at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Chicago Fire FC cashes in on another great Orlando City SC scouting job

May 21, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City forward Ramiro Enrique (7) shoots against Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake (99) during the first half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Atlanta scouts knew to watch for Orlando City SC to help in defeat

May 23, 2025; Sandy, Utah, USA; Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda (22) traps the ball during the first half of the game against the Utah Royals FC at America First Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Pride striker Barbra Banda keeps blazing through records

May 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Players argue after Orlando City midfielder Cesar Araujo (5) grabbed the throat of Atlanta United midfielder Mateusz Klich (43), causing a red card to be issued against him during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Atlanta United works a successful back-five against Orlando City SC

May 24, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City defender Alex Freeman (30) battles for the ball against Portland Timbers midfielder Cristhian Paredes (17) during the first half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman showing on European radar

May 24, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City defender David Brekalo (4) reacts after a play during the first half against the Portland Timbers at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Mental preparation gets credit for developing toughness of Orlando City SC

May 24, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese (1) blocks a shot during the second half against the Portland Timbers at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Orlando City players and coaches solve the back-five formation

May 24, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Portland Timbers defender Dario Župaric (13) heads the ball in front of Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire (13) during the second half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Orlando City keeps streak alive with 1-0 win over Portland Timbers

May 21, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City forward Marco Pasalic (87) passes against the Nashville SC during the first half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

U.S. Open Cup ends for Orlando City SC but another streak will begin

Mar 22, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City goalkeeper Javier Otero (12) controls the ball against D.C. United in the second half at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Javier Otero gets more goalkeeper growth time with Orlando City SC