Orlando City is a better team when speedy right back Ruan is on his game. That was never more apparent than his (hopefully) breakout performance on Saturday against Charlotte FC. Ruan’s goal and assist showed that when he’s playing with confidence and precision, he can be an effective addition to Oscar Pareja’s offense, even when the attackers aren’t having their best day.
The Lions have gotten off to a decent start in 2022 despite having a completely rebuilt attack with a new Designated Player striker, Ercan Kara; a Young DP winger, Facundo Torres; and a versatile attacking veteran who barely played last year, Alexandre Pato.