Orlando City SC head coach Adrian Heath reflected on the Lionsâ first season in MLS in a lengthy Q&A with the Orlando Sentinelâs Paul Tenorio published on Tuesday, sharing his thoughts on the clubâs adjustment to a new league, his hopes for next year and his feelings about a certain US international.
Heath spoke in depth about Orlando defender/midfielder Brek Shea, praising the versatile 25-year-old following his solid â if slightly injury-marred â 2015.
"When heâs healthy he makes a difference from anywhere he plays because of just his physical attributes,â Heath said. "You donât get people his size being as athletic and as good a footballer. I donât think people realize how good a footballer he is.
"What weâve got to do now is hopefully he gets some time off during the [winter] to recharge, get ready and come in and have a great preseason,â continued Heath. "I still think heâs about 70 percent. I think we can get him up to 90, 95 percent and if he does, heâll be one of the best players in the league."
For much, much more from Heath, click through to Tenorioâs full Q&A. Itâs well worth the read.
