Sunday Statistical Showdown returns to look at Richie Laryea and comparable players taken around the seventh pick in the MLS SuperDraft over the past five years and how they fared statistically in their first year.
Orlando this year has made a few moves that may help the club in the 2016 MLS season. The Lions brought in Kevin Alston, Joe Bendik Antonio Nocerino and have Kevin Molino returning from injury. Along with signings and trades, MLS teams attempt to better their squads through the SuperDraft. First instituted in 2000, the SuperDraft has certainly seen some busts, but there have also been bright spots.