Since Head Coach James O’Connor arrived in Orlando, he has stressed the importance of a strong, unwavering mentality.
Just four games into the Lions’ 2019 MLS campaign, it is safe to say that very mentality has been tested.
Following two draws to start the year that many in City’s camp would say should have gone its way in the form of three points, that mentality looked to have faltered in a loss to Montreal at home.
Now faced with a road test at Red Bull Arena, arguably the most difficult place to play in Major League Soccer, the Lions were looking to shock everyone but themselves by earning a result against the 2018 Supporters’ Shield winners.