Due to injuries to two Orlando City center backs and another joining the Egyptian National Team in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, veteran center back Chris Schuler was provided his second start of the year Saturday night. Despite breaking his arm — per Jason Kreis in the post-game press conference — in the first half of the team’s 2-1 loss to the Chicago Fire, Schuler’s ability to play under difficult circumstances will be key for the Lions in upcoming weeks.
To say Orlando City was shorthanded Saturday night would be a tremendous understatement.