Orlando City justified their offseason buzz after a raft of roster changes in a hard-fought 1-1 draw with D.C. United. After suffering a harsh penalty decision, an unfortunate goal, and a red card in the first half, despite controlling the game for large portions, they rallied in the second half to put together an excellent display of heart, character, and a sprinkling of quality.
Here are five things we learned from the season-opening draw.
5. Orlando possession is overrated
After 28 minutes, it was Orlando who had had much the better of the game.