Griezmann brace powers Orlando City into MLS playoffs

Antoine Griezmann starred as Orlando City SC stormed back from a first-half deficit to beat Real Salt Lake 2-1, with his two second-half goals sealing the win at Inter.Com Stadium. The French forward equalized in the 53rd minute and then delivered the late winner in the 81st, completing Orlando’s comeback as no other player on either side scored. Griezmann’s brace helped Orlando climb into ninth in the Eastern Conference, snapping a winless run and, in some reports, pushing them into a playoff contention position for the first time this season. Coaches and teammates highlighted his impact and the boost from the crowd, noting his knack for changing the game when he arrives in MLS. Real Salt Lake started strong with a first-half finish from Dominik Marczuk, but Orlando’s energy and Griezmann’s finishing ultimately decided the match, underscoring Griezmann’s immediate influence since joining the Lions.