Outside back was a precarious position for Orlando City entering the first match of the season, both the left and right sides.
Right back starter Rafael Ramos and backup Kevin Alston both went down with hamstring injuries and there wasn’t anyone with a firm hold as the left back starter throughout preseason.
Lions head coach decided to start Donny Toia at left back and Will Johnson at right.
Johnson is a nose-to-the-grindstone veteran who Kreis trusts and can rely on anywhere, even in a position he’s barely played in his long career.