Each year, every MLS team takes part in two competitions — the regular season and the U.S. Open Cup. Some teams use the Open Cup to provide experience for younger players with no intention of winning the tournament. Other teams attempt to bring home the silverware. Some begin the tournament with younger players and add in regular starters deeper in the competition. With a new coaching staff this season, the MLS is Back Tournament may provide fans a glimpse of how Orlando City will view the Open Cup in the near future.
Similar to other domestic cup competitions around the world, the U.