The 2016 U.S. Open Cup was disappointing to Orlando City SC, as the club left the tournament after the fifth round, following a last-minute, 2-1 home loss to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. On Wednesday, the Lions have the opportunity to write a different story as they start their 2017 campaign.
Orlando City’s first opponents will be fellow Floridians Miami FC as the teams clash at Orlando City Stadium. It will be the first meeting between the Lions and the NASL side, so let’s bring you some information about them as we get ready for the game:
Miami FC started its operations in 2016, when the club finished dead last in the NASL.