Orlando City

📸 Orlando City hits pitch to begin preparation for U.S. Open Cup opener against Charlotte

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The Lions are on to Charlotte.

Following a disappointing result north of the border over the weekend at CF Montréal, Orlando City has turned the page to defending its 2022 U.S. Open Cup crown as it opens the tournament in the Round of 32 against Charlotte FC on Tuesday night at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews in Matthews, N.C. (7 p.m. | TV: CBS Sports Golazo Network).

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Ahead of the match, Oscar Pareja's squad touched down in the Queen City on Sunday to begin preparation for the match, getting in an afternoon training session on the turf of Bank of America Stadium before they travel to Matthews tonight for a final evening practice.

Here are a dozen exclusive must-see shots from Sunday's session from team photographer Mark Thor:

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ALL BUSINESS: Kyle Smith and Ercan Kara look on intently as they take to the turf at Bank of America Stadium.
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THUMBS-UP: Martin Ojeda, Gaston Gonzalez and Ramiro Enrique are ready for action.
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THE VIKING: Robin Jansson looks focused.
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RUNNING ON DUNCAN: Can rookie Duncan McGuire carry his hot start into Open Cup play?
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WARMING UP: Dagur Dan and the Lions get loose.
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THE VETERAN: Felipe Martins gets ready for the session ahead.
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MONEY MASE: Mason Stajduhar prepares to take a shot during training.
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BIG SHAK: 2023 first-round pick Shak Mohammed winds up to fire the ball.
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LIKE MIKE: Defender Mikey Halliday laces up his boots.
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KEEP IT UP: Homegrown Alex Freeman shows off his skills.
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SUPER SALIM: Abdi Salim is on the pitch!
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LOOKING ON: Coach Oscar Pareja runs the squad through drills during training.