Orlando City is just 12 days away from kicking off its eighth season in Major League Soccer. After making the playoffs in each of the past two seasons, fans understandably have an expectation of the Lions taking the next step and transitioning from a team that is competitive and capable of reaching the postseason to one that can become a favorite to win a trophy.
However, in order to do that the Lions must replace some key players — all from the attack. With the departures of Daryl Dike, Nani, and Chris Mueller, the offense lost 23 goals and 17 assists from the 2021 regular season.