Orlando City’s strong start to the 2021 MLS season has largely been due to the team’s stellar defensive play. After a difficult 2-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls Saturday afternoon, the Lions now have three weeks before they’ll take the field again. The team that returns in mid-June is likely to be more balanced.
Following the loss, Head Coach Oscar Pareja spoke about the return of missing players after the break.
“The most important part of this break is the players that are absent,” Pareja said. “Because there are too many and (we need) to have the complete team available for the next game.