Orlando City earned a point against Atlanta United on Wednesday, settling for a 1-1 draw after the Five Stripes scored a stoppage time goal. Here are three things we learned from the game:
The Orlando City defense has been visibly impacted by the loss of João Moutinho, who is sidelined with a groin injury that will take several weeks to recover. Moutinho’s speed and attacking versatility allows the Lions to press more evenly up both flanks, with the outside back supplying crosses on the offensive and clamping down on transition breakaways.
Kamal Miller, who is filling in during Moutinho’s absence, isn’t really a like-for-like replacement.