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I have, in the past, been critical of the mid-season meaningless friendly. Orlando City especially seemed to schedule some bizarre match-ups that were disruptive to the season and not lucrative in the stands. This Saturday’s charity friendly against the Puerto Rican National Team is exactly the opposite of those horrible midseason games.
Coming on the heels of a very disappointing MLS season, and, more importantly, after the devastation by Hurricane Maria, this event will raise money for the island's recovery.