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Lions Enjoy Disney Stay as Tournament Hype Builds

Orlando City’s first team players and staff are firmly encamped inside the MLS bubble at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. The buzz is steadily building as the Lions prepare to face Inter Miami for the very first time in the MLS is Back Tournament opener next week.

But even professional athletes need time off to rest, and head coach Oscar Pareja obliged his players with a day of relaxation on Monday.

“I think the coaches are doing a great job of managing our load,” said Orlando City forward Tesho Akindele after Tuesday’s return session. “When we’re on, we’re on hard, we’re training really hard.