On Tuesday, Orlando City announced which players had their options picked up or declined for the 2019 season. Amid the team’s contract status update, we learned that Joe Bendik, Richie Laryea, Tony Rocha, Chris Schuler, Jonathan Spector, Scott Sutter, Donny Toia and Jose Villarreal did not have their options picked up. Additionally, the contract of goalkeeper Earl Edwards, Jr. has expired.
All of these players ultimately are part of the rich tapestry of the club’s history. Some played larger roles than others and will be more widely remembered, but each has his own place, big or small, in the team’s DNA.