Subpar possession and passing accuracy combined with positioning issues during a season-opening performance with plenty of faults.
There is work to do, but Orlando City walked away from that first game of 2017 against New York City FC with three points.
A solid defensive effort, adrenaline sparked by the debut of a new stadium, fans’ enthusiasm and NYCFC’s difficulty finishing helped. Above all of that, many credited the Lions’ unity and togetherness for the victory.
“I do think that in times past, and even with the group we had last year, I feel this game would’ve ended up differently,” Kreis said after the match.