Alejandro Pozuelo proved to be worth the wait for Toronto FC.
Making his first MLS appearance, the Spanish midfielder provided two goals and an assist, leading the way as Toronto FC battered New York City FC 4-0 at BMO Field.
The match was the midfielder's first with the club having recently joined from Belgian side Genk for a transfer fee rising as high as $11 million (£9m).
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Tasked with replacing Sebastian Giovinco, who left the club this winter, Pozuelo wasted little time in making his mark for the Canadian club.