If it wasn’t the new stadium, new uniforms, or handful of new faces in the lineup, Sunday’s 1-0 win over New York City FC proved that 2017 is a new year with a new attitude coming from the Orlando City locker room.
Cyle Larin’s early goal 15 minutes into the match — which came moments after Brazilian captain Kaká was forced off the field with a hamstring injury — was the difference maker for the Lions, who fought tooth and nail to preserve the win in their debut match at Orlando City Stadium.
Lions Head Coach Jason Kreis said himself that last year’s squad, unlike his on Sunday, would have found a way to drop two — if not all three — points.