Orlando City signed veteran defender Alex De John to a one-year contract back on Jan. 10 to add depth to a back line that had leaked the most goals in MLS history just last season. Depth is all De John ultimately provided, albeit all across the back line — both at center back and as an emergency fullback when needed. The 28-year-old had been playing in Finland and Sweden since 2013, but came home to play professionally in what was a low-risk move for the club since De John didn’t require an international slot and only cost $146,600 in guaranteed salary.
2019 Orlando City Season in Review: Alex De John
