The fact that Orlando City announced the signing of Jhegson Sebastián Méndez the day after the club sold Yoshimar Yotún to Mexican side Cruz Azul was not mere coincidence. Even though the midfielders have distinct playing styles, the Lions are taking a flyer on the young Ecuadorian as a potential replacement for the veteran Peruvian international.
While Yotún based his game over the last season and a half on his efficient passing skills and smart distribution from the center of the field, “Sebas” Méndez is expected to add a different element to Orlando’s midfield.