As a historian I appreciate a good narrative. I look for them when I’m researching in the archives and try to weave them into my writing. Soccer, and sports in general, seem to always have an illuminated sense of narrative. Big plays in big games creating iconic names, championship seasons founded on the backs of a group of unknown players, or last second plays to win everything — these are the kinds of stories Orlando City’s USL days were dominated by. These kinds of stories drive Hollywood sports movies and a generous allotment of shelves at your local bookstore.
Our City: Orlando City Needs a New Narrative
