Orlando City head coach Jason Kreis began Wednesday’s media availability with an announcement.
“Let me start before we ask any questions,” Kreis said to a crowd of reporters. “We’ve made the decision as of yesterday afternoon that the Captain for Orlando City Soccer Club will be Jonathan Spector.”
In hindsight, the decision was an easy one. Spector, who ironically enough was named captain on his 32nd birthday, is among the most experienced players on the team, and as a center back, he’s in a position that demands leadership, communication and accountability. He is humble and gracious off the pitch, and he’s composed and ultra-competitive on it.