Preseason games for most MLS teams are an exercise in sharpening specific areas.
Orlando City’s opener against Eastern Florida State College was about fitness more than anything else. The second preseason game would usually have an objective of showing progress in the area of focus at that’s week’s training. In this case, for example, the Lions have zeroed in the last few days mostly on team shape and defending.
Results are usually the lowest priority on the totem pole.
Saturday’s friendly against the NASL’s Jacksonville Armada, however, doesn’t follow the normal script.