With the stadium packed and the crowds roaring, Oveido-native and Orlando City Academy product Tommy Redding walked onto the field as a member of the starting lineup in Orlando City’s 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake. For Redding, who only has two previous MLS appearances, the chance to appear in the club’s home opener and be a part of team history meant a lot.
“I thought it was amazing,” Redding said after the game. “Especially for me, growing up around here, playing in the Citrus Bowl while it was full was an amazing experience for me.”
Today, Redding and his teammates played in front of a crowd of over 60,000 people.