Orlando City narrowly missed the playoffs in each of its first two seasons. The club showcased its developing talent and a solid recruiting base, paving a way for a breakout third year in the league. But the growing pains extended deep into year three.
WHAT WENT WRONG
When club legend Kevin Molino was sent to Minnesota in a preseason trade, there wasn’t a major effort to find a replacement.
Molino had 12 goals and eight assists for Orlando in 2016. An adequate secondary scorer and playmaker like Molino was never added to the Lions’ roster.