 On 24 April 2016, Grella scored his second goal of the season and assisted on another in helping New York to a 3-2 come from behind victory over Orlando City SC.On April 29, 2016, Grella helped New York to a 4-0 victory against FC Dallas scoring his third goal of the season.On 19 June 2016, Grella scored two goals in a 2-0 victory against the Seattle Sounders FC.