Antoine Griezmann scores in MLS debut as Orlando City beat Earthquakes 4-0
Antoine Griezmann scored in his MLS debut as Orlando City defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 4-0. The match also featured goals from David Brekalo, Iván Angulo, and Braian Ojeda.
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The arrival of high-profile international players like Griezmann continues to influence the growth and competitive landscape of Major League Soccer.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Antoine Griezmann scored in his MLS debut, David Brekalo and Iván Angulo each scored his first goal of the season, and Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since before the World Cup break.
Griezmann was acquired in March from Atlético Madrid — where he is the club's all-time leading scorer with 211 goals and 97 assists in 488 matches — with the understanding that the 35-year-old forward would report to Orlando after the conclusion of the La Liga season.
Braian Ojeda added a goal for Orlando (5-9-2). Maxime Crépeau had seven saves.
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