Orlando City’s midfield going into Saturday is a bit depleted. Cristian Higuita has earned yet another suspension due to yellow card accumulation, Will Johnson is still dealing with an ankle injury that could sideline him again, Yoshimar Yotun is away with Peru, and Richie Laryea is out with a hamstring problem.
That doesn’t leave too many options for Jason Kreis in central midfield.
If Kreis wants to stick with a diamond, he’s stretched thin. Antonio Nocerino is still good to go by all accounts, Servando Carrasco is ready and willing, Tony Rocha is available and made the bench for last week’s loss, and newcomer Dillon Powers is fresh off his debut in purple.