Orlando City is facing off with Real Salt Lake today the Citrus Bowl to kick off the 2016 season.
The Lions are adapting to playing without team captain Kaká, who suffered a thigh strain during training and will miss the opener. Staff writer Alicia DelGallo caught up with coach Adrian Heath to discuss the impact of the Brazilian's absence and his lineup changes.
While Orlando City will miss Kaká, the return of Kevin Molino from a major knee injury should help the Lions maintain a dynamic attack.
Shortly before kickoff, Orlando City announced an sellout crowd of more than 62,000 fans.