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Atlanta United vs. Orlando City: How to pretend like you know what you're talking about for Matchday 3
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Atlanta United vs. Orlando City: How to pretend like you know what you're talking about for Matchday 3

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J. Sam Jones
Mar 15, 2024
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Same as last time, y’all. We’re going to give you the tools to sound like the smartest person in the room in whatever room you happen to be watching the game. Whether that’s in the stadium. in your house, or in a chat room on the internet, we’re going to try and get you prepared. So get your mind right. This is more about you than it is about me. 

WHEN ORLANDO STRUGGLES TO CREATE CHANCES FROM CENTRAL AREAS SAY: “Ah, yep, see, this is what I was saying all offseason.” 

Orlando City struggled to create from anywhere but their wings last season. Longtime No. 10 Mauricio Pereyra put up totally fine numbers over his stint in MLS, but it made sense when he and Orlando parted ways this offseason. It seemed at the time that the Lions were set to bring in a major signing to replace him. A DP-caliber No. 10 appeared to be a clear need and it felt like they were prepared to go and get that player. 

Instead,

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