ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 13, 2020) - On Thursday, Major League Soccer announced the winners of the MLS is Back Tournament Best XI presented by BODYARMOR with three Lions named to the list following their run to the Final of the competition. Orlando City captain Nani, along with defenders João Moutinho and Ruan were named to the list, with the media vote counting for the entirety of the polling process.
Nani led the Lions in goal contributions throughout the competition, having his hand in seven of Orlando City’s 12 finishes in their run to Tuesday’s Final. The Portuguese international played every minute for the Club through its seven matches and accounted for two of the Club’s game-winners along their run against Inter Miami CF and Minnesota United.