The 2021 Major League Soccer season is nearly upon us and while we’re not exactly back to normal yet after a decidedly abnormal 2020, hopefully there will be a greater sense of normalcy than last year. Soon it will be time to get your scarves, jerseys, and tailgating supplies ready because fans are allowed in the stands and the number of folks permitted to attend should only go up as the season moves forward.
Orlando City had a relatively quiet off-season after its most successful MLS campaign to date. The Lions appeared in the MLS is Back Tournament final, made the playoffs for the first time in the team’s top-flight era, and kept its core together over the winter months.