Orlando City earned a 2-1 win over NYCFC Saturday night, offering fans the first glimpse of the Lions’ revamped roster. Here are three takeaways from the Lions’ win:
O’Connor focuses on fixing past ailments
There were two things that stood out in coach James O’Connor’s criticisms of the team last season: The Lions’ attack had little to no movement, limiting options for the man with the ball, and the team’s defensive mentality was weak.
It was just a friendly, but Orlando City supporters who came to Orlando City Stadium Saturday night got to see the fruits of the Lions’ labor during preseason training to resolve those problems.