In soccer, as in any sport, home field advantage can be critical. Defending your home and having your fans cheering you on can change the momentum and the emotion of the game. In 2017, Orlando City will have some key stretches of home games-- at other times, they’ll be on the road for nearly a month. Here is an analysis of some of the most important home and away matches in the 2017 season.
March-April, The Early Going
Orlando City will start their season at home, opening their brand new soccer-specific stadium. They will face off against New York City FC, Orlando City’s league rival, and getting points out of this match will be critical to starting the season on a high note.