Montreal Impact forward Didier Drogba (11) kicks the ball against the Chicago Fire during the second half at Toyota Park. Montreal Impact defeat the Chicago Fire 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - After sitting out the first five games of the Major League Soccer season to avoid playing on artificial pitches, Didier Drogba marked his 2016 debut with a goal as Montreal Impact beat Chicago Fire 2-1 on Saturday.
Chicago opened the scoring in the 29th minute through Kennedy Igboananike but Drogba, on as a second-half substitute, grabbed the equaliser in the 56th minute when he converted Dominic Oduro's low cross with a cute backheel flick.
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