On this one night, all eyes across Major League Soccer were on the City of Orlando.
But moving forward, it’s imperative that those same eyes be focused on Orlando City.
Weather notwithstanding, hosting the MLS All-Star Game on a rainy Wednesday night was certainly a commendation to Orlando’s reputation as a soccer destination, but that reputation can only be enhanced and perpetuated by Orlando City. If we truly expect to be a serious candidate to host lucrative World Cup games in 2026, Orlando City must step up its game and ramp up the soccer passion in this city.