Over the last few years, the USL has continued massive expansion by adding new markets and reserve teams of MLS clubs. While having these often young players play competitive games rather than in a meaningless reserve league has often been cited as a major positive factor of this style of expansion, another positive is the amount of games played.
For many players in the USL, and especially those that are on a reserve team, such as Orlando City B, the league serves as a place for development. Young players can ply their trade in this lower league as they develop their bodies and their skills until they are prepared to make the step up to MLS.