Orlando City’s 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday afternoon brought an end to the team’s 2022 preseason. The team’s first win of the year resulted in a record of 1-2-3 heading into the start of the season this weekend. However, more important than the preseason record is what happened during those games.
After initially closing all preseason games, fan pushback resulted in the club opening three of the five matches — one to the general public and two to season ticket members. This gave fans and media a chance to see what the team looks like as it heads into its eighth MLS season.