Atlanta United 2 played to a 2-2 draw with Memphis 901 FC Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Aiden McFadden netted two goals for the second straight match, while Robbie Mertz made his ATL UTD 2 debut.
ATL UTD 2 controlled the tempo from the outset of the blistering midday match. In the 18th minute, Michael Salazar gained possession near Atlanta’s 18-yard box and found an open Dre Fortune near the penalty spot, where he tried to slot it past Alec Kann but the keeper made a crucial kick save to keep the match scoreless.
McFadden put Atlanta on the scoreboard first in the 28th minute.