KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Although his plan to revive Orlando City includes a high-scoring offense, coach Óscar Pareja believes the team will find success this season by building from the back line.
When he coached FC Dallas, Pareja’s teams typically finished among the top three defensive sides in the league and he carried that focus to Orlando. As he builds his style with the Lions, the coach continues to focus on the backline, which he said will create a base of stability for the rest of the team.
“If you are organized and if you are a strong defending, you have a great option to win the game, but that doesn’t make you a defensive team,” Pareja said.