Takeaways and thoughts from Orlando City's preseason finale

Aug 6, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA;  Orlando City midfielder Cesar Araujo (5) and New England
Aug 6, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City midfielder Cesar Araujo (5) and New England | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Orlando City ended it's preseason campaign Saturday night in a final dress rehearsal for the Major League Soccer season. The Lions hosted the New England Revolution in Exploria Stadium in a fully broadcast, fully open final preseason match of the year.

Orlando --- donning its new home shirt for the first time --- played some attractive soccer and dominated the expected goals battle, but the Lions ultimately fell 2-1 to the Revs on a brace from Designated Player Giacomo Vrioni.

Here are some general takeaways from Saturday's final match heading into week one of the regular season.

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