SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City has entered what could be its most challenging stretch of matches this season.
The Lions (3-4-3, 12 points) are coming off a 2-0 loss to Toronto FC and face rival Atlanta United on Sunday in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. After that, it’s a mid-week road match against the Seattle Sounders, followed by a home match against FC Cincinnati to cap a run of three games in seven days.
Coach James O’Connor has spoken all season about managing players to make sure they’re ready for the toughest parts of the season. After the team lacked energy in the second half against Toronto, O’Connor’s methods are about to be put to the test.