Orlando City may have lost a few players to injury, but it could be nearing a deal to bolster its midfield.

According to ESPN, Orlando is close to signing midfielder Luis Gil from Queretaro on a loan deal. The Lions will also reportedly send $50,000 in targeted allocation money to Real Salt Lake for Gil’s rights and RSL could reportedly receive another $50,000 in TAM if the 23-year-old midfielder is signed permanently.

Should the move go through, Gil would be reunited with Jason Kreis, who was his coach from 2010 to 2013 at RSL. The midfielder accumulated 158 appearances in all competitions before moving to Liga MX in 2015.

However, Gil has played in just 14 games and is still goalless since making his move to Mexico.

Joevin Jones attracting interest from abroad

It’s not often that a federation reports on a player’s club future, but it appears Joevin Jones is making waves with his recent play.

Trinidad and Tobago’s official website claims that the Seattle Sounders defender is garnering interest from Mexico, the German Bundesliga and La Liga.

Jones has made 65 regular season appearances for the Sounders and Chicago Fire since 2015. The 25-year-old fullback has also earned 54 caps with Trinidad since debuting in 2010.

Marcelo Sarvas suspended 1 game by MLS disciplinary committee

D.C. United will be a man down against New York City FC this weekend.

Midfielder Marcelo Sarvas was suspended for one game by the MLS disciplinary committee for “serious foul play” on Philadelphia Union midfielder Derrick Jones in United’s 2-1 win on Saturday.

Sarvas only received a booking when the incident first occurred.

FieldTurf chosen as playing surface in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium

When Atlanta United moves into Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they will be playing on FieldTurf.

FieldTurf announced that the stadium will use the artificial surfacing inside the new stadium, which will be shared with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.

“We are committed to providing the best turf playing surface available for our players,” said Atlanta United president Darren Eales. “FieldTurf is known to provide top quality surfaces for soccer facilities, including the Portland Timbers’ Providence Park which is considered the best turf surface in MLS. We are pleased to partner with FieldTurf as our official surface provider.”

Atlanta is slated to play its first MLS match in its new home on July 30 against Orlando City.

Red Bulls loan Alex Muyl, two others to Red Bulls II

Alex Muyl is headed to New York Red Bulls II, at least temporarily.

The Red Bulls announced on Wednesday that they have loaned Muyl, goalkeeper Ryan Meara and defender Michael Amir Murillo to their USL affiliate ahead of its game against the Harrisburg City Islanders. The team can choose to recall the players at any stage during the MLS regular season.

Muyl, 21, has made four appearances so far this season for the Red Bulls, starting in two matches.