Why Three Could Be Greater Than Four In Orlando City’s Back Line

Why Three Could Be Greater Than Four In Orlando City’s Back Line

Orlando City rolled out a three-man back line during last Sunday night’s game against Columbus, and while that formation alone is not responsible for the Lions leading for most of the game and getting their first point of the season on the road, it definitely played a role. During the Óscar Pareja era, Orlando City nearly always played with a four-man back line, but with a lot of roster turnover from last season and new leadership on the sidelin…

Crew tactical review: Columbus salvages a point at home against Orlando

The Columbus Crew continued their sputtering start to the season, drawing at home to Orlando City SC in a game that may have yielded a point, but felt like a loss. The visitors took the lead inside the first 20 minutes, an opening phase of the game where Columbus looked second-best. The Black & Gold struggled to generate any semblance of attacking chances, looking bland and uninspired. A backbreaking blow came when Wessam Abou Ali went down with…