The Lions did not have fierce competition for starting spots at certain positions in 2015, but with a clean bill of health and some additions to the squad, that appears to be changing for the better in 2016.
Rafael Ramos had a promising debut season in Major League Soccer in 2015, using his eye-catching speed to announce himself to fans that may not have been too familiar with Orlando City prior to its graduation from USL. As Ramos will look to improve his one-on-one defending in 2016 and avoid the debilitating mental lapses that led to an array of disciplinary cards last season, he will have an extra source of motivation in the form of a competitive push.