Orlando City will look a little different when it returns to the pitch to prepare for the 2017 season.
Some players have left, others brought in. Jason Kreis’ style and philosophy will be more evident, beginning his first full season as head coach of the Lions. They’ll play on a grass field in a new stadium.
One of the things that remains — despite rampant transfer rumors — is striker Cyle Larin, but even he underwent offseason changes.
Physically, Larin has three new tattoos and looks more mature with a grown-out beard. And though in discussion he speaks in the same barely-audible tone, he said he feels more confident entering this year as a vocal leader for the club.