In the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, Orlando City selected Conor Donovan, a promising defender out of North Carolina State. At the time he was drafted, he had only spent one year in college before turning pro, making him one of the many young players to grace Orlando City's inaugural roster. Donovan's first year with the team didn't go as planned, after his first-ever start with the MLS side ended abruptly after only 14 minutes, having torn his ACL and sprained his MCL and meniscus.
After spending much of the off-season in rehab, building back strength and lateral movement, Donovan was able to get some much-needed playing time with Orlando City B.