Columbus Crew forward Edward Opoku has expressed delight in making his MLS debut in a dramatic come back victory against Orlando City on Saturday.
The 21 year old came on in the 68th minute to replace Niko H
ansen when the club was trailing 2-1, and made a huge impact as the gold and blacks overturned the result to win 3-2.
The former Virginia Cavaliers player was full of joy after the game, posting on Social Media his excitement on making his Major League Soccer debut.
He posted on Twitter, "WHAT A NIGHT! Being able to make my official @MLS debut and to be part of such a crazy comeback to win 3-2 against @OrlandoCitySC. Great team performance and even a better strike from El Capitano @wil_trapp As always thank you CrewSC fans, you were amazing! #CrewSC #BeHappy"
The 21 year old previously appeared in a 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round match against the Chicago Fire (June 6). He also featured in an international friendly against Costan Rican side Deportivo Saprissa (July 3).
Opoku will be hoping to build up on his MLS debut performance with the club as the season progresses.
WHAT A NIGHT!? Being able to make my official @MLS debut and to be part of such a crazy comeback to win 3-2 against @OrlandoCitySC. Great team performance and even a better strike from El Capitano @wil_trapp ☺As always thank you CrewSC fans, you were amazing! #CrewSC #BeHappy pic.twitter.com/acVykQKM6d
— Edward Opoku (Eddie) (@edward_opoku) July 22, 2018
By Lukman Evergreen Mumin