It would seem the Orlando City U-17/18 Development Academy has turned the corner.
The Lions won again on Saturday, defeating Weston 2-1. Forward Joe Gallardo scored both goals as City moved up to No. 2 in the country, but it was the way they won that has Academy Director David Longwell excited.
“Great performance and result,” said Longwell, who also coaches the U-17/18s. “Great achievement from them made more pleasing because they’re playing with a true football style and philosophy that we want.”
Developing a style and philosophy is a primary focus of the Development Academy.