Whether you agreed with them or not, the expectations for Orlando City’s 2018 campaign were sky high during the off-season. Jason Kreis and his team were aggressive on the market, bringing in several high-profile players to fill voids left by departing favorites. The additions of Sacha Kljestan, Oriol Rosell, Lamine Sané, and many others electrified the supporters and, naturally, resulted in the anticipation of a league-conquering squad that could break into the MLS playoffs and compete with the perennial powerhouse clubs.
One of those powerhouse clubs, the Portland Timbers, will travel to Orlando City Stadium this Sunday in a bid to capture its first win of the season.