Orlando Sentinel · Sep 1, 2016
Pedro Ribeiro inching closer to return after back surgery
Orlando City's Pedro Ribeiro, center, reacts to scoring the tie goal during the second half of an MLS soccer game against the Columbus Crew, Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP) MAGS OUT; NO SALES ORG XMIT: FLORL309 (Joe Burbank / Associated Press) A loud thud, a strike that made those watching on the sideline pay attention. The shot hurtled into the net like a discharged cannonball as Orlando City's reserves scrimmaged Monday.
That sound had been missing from the training field for quite some time— the sound of Pedro Ribeiro taking a shot on goal.