Match
Griezmann scores for fifth game in a row but Orlando City held to draw by Chicago Fire
The former France international put Orlando ahead with a top-corner finish, but Chicago levelled twice to earn a 2-2 result. Charlotte FC and Philadelphia Union clinched playoff berths on the same night.
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Antoine Griezmann scored his 14th MLS goal since joining Orlando City in July, curling the ball into the top corner, but Orlando were unable to hold on as Chicago Fire twice equalised to earn a 2-2 draw.
It was the fifth successive game in which Griezmann has found the net, underlining the form he has shown since arriving in the United States. The 35-year-old has contributed 13 goals and six assists in 15 appearances this season; FootVal's valuation puts him at €5.7m, slightly below his Transfermarkt market value of €8m.
Robert Lewandowski, his counterpart at Chicago Fire, could not add to his tally on this occasion. According to Foot Mercato, the 38-year-old Polish striker is going through a difficult spell in front of goal; he has managed six goals in 16 MLS appearances in 2026/27.
Elsewhere on a busy midweek night, Charlotte FC and Philadelphia Union secured their places in the playoffs. Orlando, having led by two goals, will have to reflect on surrendering points late in the regular season.
Sources
This article is based on reports by:
- The Athletic — MLS playoff picture: Griezmann outduels Lewandowski in draw; Charlotte, Union clinch berths
- L'Équipe — D'un ballon déposé en lucarne, Antoine Griezmann enchaîne avec Orlando en MLS
- Mundo Deportivo — 2-2: Griezmann brilla en el empate ante el Chicago de Lewandowski
- TuttoMercatoWeb — Griezmann è la nuova stella della MLS: 14 gol da luglio e Orlando vola con il suo campione
- Foot Mercato — MLS : l’inquiétante disette de Robert Lewandowski !
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