During his first season with the Lions, Pareja has already delivered a coveted goal to the club and a fanbase — a playoff match in Orlando against New York City FC on Saturday. But now that they’re here, Pareja and his team won’t feel fulfilled with a first-round finish.
The Lions are living up to their “defy expectations” mantra and won’t be satisfied with anything less than a championship.
“Every day we think about the impact this team has on the community,” Pareja said. “Now we are in this last race. ... What I can tell you is that we are very proud of the support we have from that community.