The abrupt firing of Jason Kreis Friday afternoon has left Orlando City once again searching for a new head coach. In the meantime, the Lions will be led by the team’s assistant, Bobby Murphy. While most people are focused on who the club’s third head coach will be, let’s take a look at the man who will takeover in the interim.
Most Orlando City fans became aware of Bobby Murphy when he was hired to join Adrian Heath’s coaching staff prior to the 2016 MLS season. However, Murphy’s connection with the club goes back much further than that.