Griezmann scores another decisive MLS goal and keeps Orlando City unbeaten when he finds the net

Antoine Griezmann delivered another memorable night in MLS, scoring a first-time volley in Orlando City's wild 3-3 draw at Toronto FC. The Frenchman made it 2-2 with a clinical finish and kept alive a remarkable streak: whenever Griezmann scores, Orlando City do not lose. The Florida side now have six wins and two draws in the eight matches in which the former Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona forward has found the net.

• Griezmann scored a first-time volley in the 3-3 draw between Toronto FC and Orlando City.
• He has 10 goals and 5 assists in 13 MLS appearances since joining the club.
• Orlando City remain unbeaten whenever the Frenchman scores: six wins and two draws.
• The Lions sit seventh in the Eastern Conference with four regular-season games left.
• Head coach Martín Perelman praised Griezmann as complete, generous and a natural leader.

A volley that rescued Orlando City in Toronto

Toronto FC struck first and led twice, but Griezmann stepped up to level the match at 2-2 with a pure striker's finish: a clean volley, hit first time, right into the net. The goal lifted the Lions, who even moved ahead through Daryl Dike to make it 3-2 and looked set for all three points before Matheus Pereira snatched a stoppage-time equalizer.

Griezmann's unbeaten scoring run: star numbers in MLS

The Frenchman joined the Florida club after a decorated career in Europe and has wasted no time making an impact. Through his first 13 matches, Griezmann has 10 goals and 5 assists, putting him among the most decisive players in the league this season. Since he arrived, Orlando City have recorded 6 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats, a run that has dramatically improved their playoff chances.

What Orlando City are playing for in the final stretch of the MLS regular season

The draw in Toronto leaves Orlando City seventh in the Eastern Conference with just four games remaining. The Lions need to stay consistent to secure a spot in the postseason, a target that seemed distant not long ago but now looks well within reach. Griezmann's arrival has changed the mood in the locker room and boosted the club's brand across the league.

The Eastern Conference playoff race

Orlando head into the final stretch with qualification in their hands, but there is little room for slip-ups. The connection between Griezmann and the team's attacking players has made the Lions one of the most dangerous sides in the conference. Seventh place is enough to enter the wild-card round, although the aim is to climb higher and avoid unnecessary drama.

Martín Perelman marvels at Griezmann's quality

He is huge, enormous, incredibly talented. He keeps giving us all his magic, he is decisive, extremely generous in defense… He is complete. And his leadership is unquestionable.

Orlando City head coach Martín Perelman was full of praise for the French forward after the game. The Argentine manager highlighted Griezmann's talent, his defensive work rate and a leadership that has quickly won over the squad. The 35-year-old arrived fresh from a Champions League semifinal run with Atlético de Madrid and is aging gracefully, keeping the sharp decision-making and clever instincts that made him a legend of the game.

Griezmann wins over the locker room and embraces American sports culture

Griezmann's adaptation to life in the United States goes well beyond the goals. Daryl Dike, who scored Orlando's third goal, explained that the Frenchman is fascinated by American sports and follows the NFL, NBA and MLB closely. That constant curiosity has helped him connect naturally with his teammates, who value both his work ethic and his down-to-earth approach.

He loves everything. Athletes will always respect other athletes.

Dike, a self-confessed Oklahoma City Thunder fan, said Griezmann is a big admirer of LeBron James and follows the NBA with real interest. The American forward claimed the Frenchman knows more about American sports than many of his own teammates, and that his genuine curiosity for the local culture has sped up his integration in the locker room.

The Atlético connection that keeps Griezmann's legacy alive

Griezmann has not forgotten his roots. In Toronto, several fans wore Atlético de Madrid shirts with his name on the back, a sign of the affection he still inspires. Just a few days earlier, the Frenchman showed up to a match wearing a shirt featuring the face of his close friend Marcos Llorente, another reminder that his bond with the Spanish club remains strong despite the distance.

Atlético, for their part, will only grow their popularity in the Canadian city now that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a two-time NBA MVP and one of Toronto's most famous sons, has become an investor in the club. Between the Thunder star's pull and Griezmann's constant gestures, Atlético's footprint in North America keeps expanding.