Orlando City

Lights, camera, action! Wilder Cartagena takes over team photographer duties at Orlando City training

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Wilder Cartagena is really good at soccer, but he may have another career waiting for him in the future.

From Wilder the footballer to Wilder the team photographer.

In a light moment following training Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, the midfielder grabbed a camera and filled in as an honorary photog -- getting some must-see shots of teammates Pedro Gallese, Kyle Smith, Robin Jansson and Rodrigo Schlegel.

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No, really, it was Wilder behind the lens! Take a look at him in action (courtesy of our actual photographer, Mark Thor):

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He's a pro.

Orlando City opens 2023 U.S. Open Cup play on Tuesday against Charlotte FC in a 7 p.m. ET kickoff at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews.

The match will be available to watch on CBS Sports Golazo Network, a free 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, on CBSSports.com, as well as on Paramount+.

Click here for how to watch, stream Orlando City vs. Charlotte FC on CBS Sports Golazo Network