How MLS clubs in less-glamorous markets pitch global stars on signing with them

Antoine Griezmann insisted on welcoming Ricardo Moreira into his home for dinner on the Orlando City executive’s first trip to Madrid last fall.Beyond the pleasantries of hosting and spending time with his family in their comfort zone, a practical rationale dictated the venue. Griezmann is too famous. He couldn’t be seen dining with the sporting director of an MLS club as Moreira was attempting to bring the Atlético Madrid legend to America.Advertisement