And whether it’s been in Florida or in Minnesota, Heath has relished the past three meetings between the Lions and his current Minnesota United squad.
Thursday night’s match will feature another layer of nostalgia because Heath’s Orlando City squad played its final USL season on the ESPN Wide World of Sports fields where the MLS is Back Tournament is being staged.
During the past four years, Heath has built up Minnesota United into a competitive side with the same bombastic energy that he brought to Orlando City, helping it win USL championships before earning the step up to MLS.