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Orlando City’s defending, attacking woes on display during loss to Seattle Sounders

Orlando City lost 2-1 to the Seattle Sounders at home after going down 2-0 early and failing to find an equalizer late. Here are three takeaways from the match:

Let’s talk about Orlando City’s defense

Orlando City coach James O’Connor has repeatedly said the Lions have a habit of giving up cheap goals.

That was on full display Wednesday night against the Seattle Sounders.

O’Connor broke down how the Sounders opened the scoring, but it was simple. Cristian Roldan got in behind Will Johnson, who was playing left back. Centerback Lamine Sané was dragged out too far by Roldan’s run.