SANFORD, Fla. — New Orlando City coach James O’Connor has no interest in telling his players what they want to hear.
The club – at all times – will get the truth from him. It won’t always be pleasant with the Lions mired in a nine-match MLS losing streak, but he promises it’ll be honest.
Orlando City’s players have gotten a small taste of O’Connor’s communication style since the coach officially started last week. O’Connor said most of his time has been spent trying to develop relationships with the players.
He’s also trying to get them used to the level of intensity he likes to operate at.