ORLANDO, Fla. — This is a different Mauricio Pereyra.
This is one who has finally adapted to life in the United States and Orlando, one who finally feels fit to contribute to an Orlando City team desperately trying to make the playoffs for the first time.
After arriving in the middle of last season from Russia, Pereyra has a full preseason under him to get in playing shape and is ready to pull the strings in midfield for coach Óscar Pareja.
“Last year, it was difficult for me getting in good shape.