SANFORD, Fla. — New Orlando City coach James O’Connor on Monday made his first appearance as the leader of the Lions.
He walked side-by-side with assistant coach Daniel Byrd, who came with him from Louisville City, at the training ground at Sylvan Lake Park.
O’Connor will speak at an introductory press conference at 1 p.m. on Monday alongside Orlando City General Manager Niki Budalic.
Veteran winger Justin Meram, who was released from the club for three days due to “personal reasons,” and midfielder Yoshi Yotún, who was with Peru’s men’s national team for the World Cup in Russia, also attended training.