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The first goal of the new MLS season was spectacular

Who needs Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo when you have Tommy McNamara?

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Within your first 20 follows of MLS fans on Twitter, you are likely to discover the cult of Tommy McNamara, one of the league's most popular role players. And less than 10 minutes into New York City FC's campaign, he scored this absolute stunner for the first goal of the new MLS season.

There have been three more goals between NYCFC and the Chicago Fire since, and there will probably be more. MLS is back, and it's great.

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