Orlando City Three Stars: FC Cincinnati

Mar 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; FC Cincinnati midfielder Alvaro Barreal (31) in action against
Mar 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; FC Cincinnati midfielder Alvaro Barreal (31) in action against | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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HM: Abdi Salim

Abdi Salim
2022 Division I Men's Soccer Semifinal | Eakin Howard/GettyImages

The rookie wasn't amazing --- and had a handful of shaky moments along the backline --- but for a player I didn't expect to see the field at all at the MLS level, this was an impressive showing. Salim is solid on the ball and a decent defender.

He still has a ways to go before he's a reliable, everyday player, but Salim showed potential to be a long-term contributor in MLS.