Short on strikers, Orlando City is depending on Tesho Akindele to produce. On Saturday night against FC Cincinnati, the veteran showed that he can provide what the team needs but he has to be more consistent.
During the off-season, Orlando City sent Daryl Dike on loan to Barnsley FC in the English Football League Championship. The 2020 MLS SuperDraft selection had an unexpected explosion of success, scoring nine goals in 18 games for Barnsley so far. Last week, Orlando announced that the club extended the loan to last until the end of the EFL Championship promotion playoffs.