Three under-the-radar Orlando City players who could break out in 2023

Jul 16, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto FC midfielder Luca Petrasso (38) controls the ball
Jul 16, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto FC midfielder Luca Petrasso (38) controls the ball / Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
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Luca Petrasso

Jul 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto FC midfielder Luca Petrasso (38) clears the ball
Jul 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto FC midfielder Luca Petrasso (38) clears the ball / Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Age: 22
Position: Left back

Luca Petrasso was Orlando's first offseason acquisition, but he's also the least talked about incoming transfer on the roster. He shouldn't be.

Petrasso has played just 23 MLS games so far, but he's flashed extremely exciting upside as an offensive left back. He started as a winger for Toronto FC, but the Canadian international eventually found a spot as an offense-first defender.

In the minutes he played, he showed strong technical ability, a good cross and mostly functional defensive acumen. With the right coaching and system around him, Petrasso could become one of the better left backs in the league.