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Orlando City embraces pressure to reach MLS playoffs

Orlando City coach Adrian Heath shook his head and chuckled during the press conference at last year's media day.

His team had never stepped foot on a Major League Soccer field before, in fact many of the players were just learning each other's names, yet questions were coming rapid-fire about playoff expectations and MLS Cup aspirations. Heath joked about the pressure before affirming that playoffs were the ultimate goal.

Little has changed one year later, only this time Orlando City's playoff aspirations are more realistic.

Entering their second season — which kicks off at 2 p.