Efrain Alvarez, 16, helps rally LA Galaxy to win in MLS debut

Following his superb debut MLS appearance from the subs bench, Efrain Alvarez was given high praise by his captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Major League Soccer: Daniel Steres (68') LA Galaxy 1-1 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (80') LA Galaxy 2-1 Chicago Fire The LA Galaxy gave highly touted prospect Efrain Alvarez his MLS debut in Saturday's 2-1 season opening win against the Chicago Fire -- and the 16-year-old made an immediate impact. Eight minutes after coming on against the Fire, Alvarez dribbled into the box, put on an impressive turn to create space away from a defender and lofted a well-weighted cross for Daniel Steres to head home. The 68th-minute goal brought the Galaxy back to level terms, but Alvarez wasn't done. - LA Galaxy unveil statue...

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