2023 Orlando City Position Previews: Center Backs
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Thomas Williams
Age: 18
2022 Stats: 5 appearances
Teenage talent Thomas Williams is slowly starting to earn a larger role in the fabric of Orlando City's first team. The US U20 international made five appearances with Orlando's first team last season and played over 1,000 with Orlando City B in MLS NEXT Pro.
Williams could see his first meaningful professional playing time this campaign. He's comfortably the No. 4 option at center back and he'll have to play real minutes as the Lions juggle four competitions this year.