Olivier Giroud<\/a> went full-on legend mode for his first MLS goal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n LAFC<\/a>‘s iconic FIFA World Cup-winning French striker opened his league account with a brilliant free kick, curling a left-footed shot off the crossbar and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n Giroud’s set-piece beauty sparked Saturday’s 3-3 come-from-behind draw<\/a> against the Portland Timbers<\/a> at Providence Park.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The 38-year-old, who joined LAFC midway through last season after a storied career in Europe, broke his MLS scoring drought in his 16th league appearance. His first goal for the club came in their 2024 US Open Cup<\/a> final win over Sporting Kansas City<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Giroud’s memorable strike came with the Black & Gold in a two-goal hole. David Mart\u00ednez<\/a> also found the back of the net, while Denis Bouanga<\/a> completed the comeback with a 90th-minute penalty-kick goal.<\/p>\n Bouanga, the 2023 Golden Boot presented by Audi winner, scored for the second-straight game after opening his 2025 league account in last week’s 2-1 home win<\/a> over the San Jose Earthquakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n With Giroud also off the mark in a big way, are LAFC’s superstar attackers ready to break out?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n