was awarded the honor of playing Orlando City as they debut their own soccer-specific stadium Orlando City Stadium on March 5. They will also face a familiar face on the sidelines, Jason Kreis, their former head coach, now leading the way for the Lions.
One week later, NYCFC will battle D.C United in their home opener on March 12 at Yankee Stadium. NYCFC has never won in Orlando as Patrick Vieira will be beginning preparations as they visit Ecuador for the second time in three years to launch their preseason.