Just when it looked as if Atlanta United was about to suffer one of the most frustrating results it was likely to suffer all season, they pulled one it of their ass. After dominating the first half, Atlanta labored in the second and even allowed Charlotte back in the game after Josef Martinez gave the Five Stripes a lead with a converted penalty.
It wasn’t one we’ll tell our kids about. It wasn’t a dream debut for Thiago Almada. Atlanta allowed Charlotte it’s first MLS goal. But in the end, it’s three points for Atlanta United that they had to have.