The date was March 24, 2016; Footballing legend Johan Cruyff had just passed away after battling the beast that is cancer. That day Orlando City had just finished training when Head Coach Adrian Heath was bypassing the media on his way back to the team facilities. Being that Cruyff was such an impactful person in the world of football, Heath was quick to pause on his exit from the grounds when I asked if he had any comments about the passing of the Dutchman.
Stopping abruptly, he turned and told the media that had gathered to “make sure you say something about him today,” referencing his thoughts about Cruyff’s passing and the importance of recognizing a legend of the game.