Orlando City acquired striker Hadji Barry in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft in a surprise trade with D.C. United back in January. By swapping some targeted allocation money and the club’s second-round pick (No. 32 overall), the Lions were able to move up and grab a second first-round selection (after the club nabbed midfielder Richie Laryea at No. 7 overall).
The former Orlando City U-23 player came out of the University of Central Florida right here in the City Beautiful after a solid senior season in which he potted 11 goals in 17 games. While Barry and Laryea were both expected to develop with USL side OCB, the UCF product impressed enough to get a few looks with the senior side in his first pro season, whereas the higher-picked Laryea languished with the reserve team all year.