 Grella added another goal in the match, helping New York clinch the Eastern Conference regular season title.After a breakout 2015 season, supporters began calling him "Grelladinho" due to his style of play, flashy goals and ability to take on defenders with skillful dribbling.On 19 March 2016, Grella scored his first goal of the season in helping New York to a 4-3 come from behind victory over Houston Dynamo.