New York City midfielder Andrea Pirlo labeled his debut "beautiful" after featuring in front of 32,041 fans at Yankee Stadium.
Andrea Pirlo was overwhelmed by the welcome he received from New York City fans after making his MLS debut Sunday.
Pirlo came on for Mehdi Ballouchy in the 57th minute at Yankee Stadium, with the former Juventus midfielder earning a raucous ovation as he made his first appearance in a sky blue shirt.
New York defeated Orlando City 5-3.
"It was beautiful," he said after the match. "There were so many people who wanted to see me take to the field and when I did come into the game, I was moved by the ovation they gave me.