Orlando City SC Edges Atlanta United FC 3-2 in MLS Action

Antoine Griezmann Scores Twice

Antoine Griezmann continued his blistering form in Major League Soccer on Wednesday night, scoring two goals to power Orlando City SC to a thrilling 3-2 victory over rivals Atlanta United FC. The star forward has now found the back of the net in four consecutive matches, solidifying his role as the focal point of Orlando’s attack. With the win, Orlando extended its unbeaten streak to four games and climbed into sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Griezmann Sparks the Response After Early Misstep

The match got off to a turbulent start for the home side when an own goal in the seventh minute gave Atlanta United an early 1-0 advantage. Orlando City remained composed, leaning on their marquee forward to pull them back into the contest. In the 26th minute, defender Griffin Dorsey bent a precise cross from the right edge of the penalty box toward the front post, where Griezmann poked a sliding shot past goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos from point-blank range to equalize.

Griezmann’s initial tally sparked momentum that carried into the second half, highlighting a dynamic run where the Frenchman has registered six goals and two multi-goal performances over his last four matches. In total, he has posted 10 goal contributions (seven goals and three assists) across just nine MLS appearances.

Angulo and Griezmann Build the Lead

Orlando took control of the match in the 58th minute through a sequence sparked by team captain Robin Jansson. Jansson launched an arcing ball from near midfield to the top of the penalty box, where Martín Ojeda pushed a header forward and tapped a short cross to Iván Angulo. Angulo capitalized with a clean first-touch finish to put Orlando ahead 2-1.

The home team extended their cushion in the 77th minute as Griezmann struck once more. Executing a crisp give-and-go with Justin Ellis, Griezmann tapped the ball home from just outside the 6-yard box to make it 3-1.

Orlando Holds On Through Late Pressure

Despite faced with a two-goal deficit late in the contest, Atlanta United pushed forward in stoppage time. In the seventh minute of injury time, an unlucky sequence resulted in Orlando’s second own goal of the night, trimming the deficit to 3-2.

Orlando City held firm through the final seconds to secure the victory. Goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau made one save in the win, while Atlanta’s Lucas Hoyos ended the night with four saves in a losing effort.