The question is answered, the announcement is over and, after Sunday night, good-byes will be said.
Kaká will be gone.
Then what?
For Orlando City, the loss of a legend that helped put the franchise on the map is tempered by the simultaneous loss of his $7.167 million salary and his $480,625 hit to the salary cap. A designated player spot — teams are allowed three for players whose total compensation and acquisition costs exceed the maximum budget charge — will open, as well as an international roster slot.
That’s a lot to work with.