Columbus Crew SC’s Federico Higuain wasted no time opening the 2016 MLS season with a goal of the year candidate.

During the 68th minute of Sunday’s match against the Portland Timbers, Higuain unloaded a bicycle-kick goal off a brilliant first touch and volley.

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The goal brought Columbus level, which was ultimately wasted in the 2-1 Timbers win.

But Higuain had to be pleased with the strike. It took some effort to make those spectacularly bad Crew uniforms look good.