Orlando Metropolis has made a significant splash within the switch market, asserting the arrival of legendary French ahead Antoine Griezmann from Atlético Madrid.
Griezmann will be part of as a Designated Participant in July after the completion of the season in Spain. The longtime France worldwide will signal a contract by the 2027-28 season, with an possibility for 2028-29.
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“Bringing Antoine to Orlando is a landmark second not just for our membership, however for our metropolis, our supporters and for Main League Soccer,” stated Orlando Metropolis proprietor Mark Wilf.
“He is among the most gifted, achieved and influential gamers of his era, and his choice to decide on Orlando Metropolis displays the mission and tradition of our membership.
“Our focus is on constantly constructing a championship-caliber roster yearly, and including a world-class participant like Antoine reinforces that dedication and our perception in what the membership can obtain.”
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MLS motion, objectives, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 22: San Diego FC’s Marcus Ingvartsen celebrates after scoring a purpose towards Actual Salt Lake at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC and RSL performed to a 2-2 draw.
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MLS motion, objectives, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 22: San Diego FC’s Marcus Ingvartsen celebrates after scoring a purpose towards Actual Salt Lake at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC and RSL performed to a 2-2 draw.
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March 21: St. Louis Metropolis’s Simon Becher (11) tackles the ball away from the New England Revolutio’ns Matt Polster at Energizer Park. St. Louis Metropolis gained the match, 3-1.
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March 21: Orlando Metropolis goalkeeper Maxime Crapeau (71) blocks the header by Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge through the first half at Geodis Park. Nashville SC gained the match, 5-0.
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March 21: Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran makes a play on the ball in entrance of Columbus Crew ahead Jamal Thiaré (through the second half at BMO Discipline. TFC gained the match, 2-1.
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March 15: The Vancouver Whitecaps’ Mathías Laborda (2) scores towards the Minnesota United en path to a 6-0 rout of Minnesota at BC Place.
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March 14: San Diego FC’s Jeppe Tverskov (6) heads the ball through the second half towards FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium. The sport resulted in a 3-3 tie.
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March 7: A tifo is seen earlier than the sport between the Chicago Fireplace and Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Discipline. The sport resulted in a 0-0 draw.
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March 1: Inter Miami’s German Berterame controls the ball towards Orlando Metropolis through the second half at Inter&Co Stadium. Inter Miami gained the sport, 4-2.
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Feb. 28: Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga and the Houston Dynamo’s Antonio Carlos (left) compete for possession through the first half at Shell Power Stadium. LAFC gained the match, 2-0.
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Feb. 28: The Chicago Fireplace’s Jonathan Dean (24) and CF Montrea’s Hennadii Synchuk battle for management of the ball through the second half at Soldier Discipline. Chicago gained the match, 3-0.
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Feb. 22: The Seattle Sounders’ Paul Rothrock celebrates after scoring a purpose towards the Colorado Rapids at Lumen Discipline. Seattle gained the match, 2-0.
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Feb. 21: FC Cincinnati’s Gerardo Valenzuela (middle) has his shot blocked by Atlanta United’s Elias Baez(left) through the first half at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati gained the match, 2-0.
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Feb. 21: Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka (1) reaches for the ball towards Actual Salt Lake through the second half at BC Place. Vancouver gained the match, 1-0.
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Feb. 21: Followers watch through the nationwide anthem earlier than the sport between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami CF at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. LAFC gained the sport, 3-0, knocking off the defending MLS champs.
“Antoine is a whole footballer – inventive, clever, scientific – and he’s a confirmed winner on the most important phases of the sport,” Orlando Metropolis GM and sporting director Ricardo Moreira added.
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“Past his expertise, he brings management, a relentless drive and a championship mentality that can elevate everybody round him. This can be a assertion signing for our membership and possession group, and we’re thrilled to welcome Antoine and his household to Orlando.”
Griezmann strikes to MLS after establishing himself as the most effective attacking gamers throughout Europe over the previous decade-plus.
The 35-year-old has spent his whole professional profession in Spain, tallying 298 objectives and 132 assists throughout 792 skilled appearances with Atlético Madrid, FC Barcelona and Actual Sociedad.
Griezmann retired from the France nationwide staff in 2024 after a legendary worldwide profession, scoring 44 objectives and 38 assists throughout 137 caps and serving to Les Blues win the 2018 World Cup title and end runner-up within the 2022 version.
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The ahead continues to be making a significant affect for one among Europe’s prime groups, scoring 13 whole objectives this season for an Atlético aspect that’s nonetheless in competition for a Champions League title.
“I’m very excited to start this subsequent chapter of my profession with Orlando Metropolis,” stated Griezmann. “From my first conversations with the membership, I might really feel a robust ambition and a transparent imaginative and prescient for the long run, and that actually spoke to me.
“I look ahead to making Orlando my new house, assembly the supporters, feeling the power at Inter&Co Stadium, and giving every part I’ve to assist the staff obtain nice issues.”