What started out as a warm welcome-back for Columbus Crew SC midfielder Mike Grellaturned into something much more meaningful on April 28 against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Following a 65th-minute substitution for teammate Niko Hansen...
...Grella buried a low-kept shot across the frame for the game-winner and his first goal with Crew SC since his return from injury.
In line with the Club's promotion of the night - Superhero Night - Grella established his own presence alongside the Marvel & DC mainstays.
#CrewSCās 6ļøā£0ļøā£0ļøā£th goal at HOME @MikeGrella10 1ļøā£st Crew SC GOAL!#CrewSC#CLBvSJpic.twitter.com/AY48vOP8wK
ā Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) April 29, 2018
"Dandy Debut"... @MikeGrella10's game-winner in his #CrewSC debut lands him on the cover of today's @DispatchAlerts sports section. Pick up a copy today and read the game story here: https://t.co/FxsLNFmr3C (@KRobPhoto with the photo) pic.twitter.com/4AtGBQCFbb
ā Andrew Erickson (@AEricksonCD) April 29, 2018
"It's just the beginning." š¤ @Alex_Stec_ talks with @MikeGrella10 after scoring the game-winner in his #CrewSC debut! šŖ Hear what he had to say š #CLBvSJpic.twitter.com/RXu4NZQKXf
ā Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) April 29, 2018
You were a superhero tonight @MikeGrella10. Very proud and happy for you. #CrewSC
ā HĆ©ctor JimĆ©nez (@Hector_J16) April 29, 2018
Great three points! Happy for that boy @MikeGrella10 getting back to what he does best #hitumwiththegrelladoe#CrewSC
ā William Trapp (@wiltrapp) April 29, 2018