Although Griezmann will naturally grab all the headlines, this was a comprehensive team performance from the Lions. Slovenian defender David Brekalo, Colombian Iván Angulo and Paraguayan Braian Ojeda completed the rout against the San Jose Earthquakes, co-leaders of the Western Conference alongside the Vancouver Whitecaps. The diversity of the scorers will please Perelman, as it shows Orlando is not solely dependent on their new marquee signing to provide the offensive output required to win matches convincingly.
This victory has massive implications for Orlando City’s ambitions this season. The three points have propelled them up the table as they look to secure a spot in the postseason playoffs. With this victory, Orlando City climbs to tenth position in the Eastern Conference, with 17 points, just two behind the playoff places, currently held by DC United. After a sluggish start to the campaign, the arrival of Griezmann appears to have provided the necessary spark to potentially ignite a late-season surge.