After an impressive 2020 rookie season that saw Daryl Dike score eight goals in 17 appearances, many thought the young striker would be Orlando City’s go-to scorer this year. It took a while for Dike to become a fixture in the team’s starting lineup, but he’s hitting his stride at the right time for the Lions.
Following the 2020 MLS season, Orlando City sent Dike on loan to Barnsley FC in England. The 21-year-old caught fire during his loan spell, scoring nine goals in 21 games for the Championship side. The Oklahoma native played so well that Barnsley wanted to extend his loan beyond the start of the 2021 MLS season.