Orlando City coaches, players and front office leadership have all made it clear they expect the Lions to make the playoffs during their second Major League Soccer season.
After a strong preseason, the Lions are poised to take on Real Salt Lake in the season opener Sunday with a healthy dose of optimism. It has been a long journey for Orlando City to reach this point.
In our season preview, we take a look at the club's swift moves to quell offseason turmoil, the faith and family that fuel team captain Kaká, the roster moves the team made to chase a playoff spot, Mike Bianchi's look at why coach Adrian Heath is such a loveable coach, a closer look at every Lion on the roster and an extensive MLS preview.