Claim: Odisha FC Reserves and Academy was first headed by Francisco Perez Lazaro as coach and the  2017–18 I-League 2nd Division, which commenced on March 14, 2018, was their first and last season in the league.
Evidence: On 6 March 2018, Francisco Perez Lazaro was confirmed as the reserve side's first head coach. The 2017–18 I-League 2nd Division was their first and last season in the league. The season started with the preliminary rounds from 14 March to 15 May 2018.