Atlanta United were determined to kick off their Mercedes-Benz Stadium era in style, and they didn’t let their home fans down at all.
Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Josef Martinez and Greg Garza each had a goal and Tito Villalba registered a pair of assists as United coasted by FC Dallas 3-0 in rather comprehensive fashion. Dallas will be fortunate having only conceded three goals because if not for several strong stops by Jesse Gonzalez, an incredible goal line save by Matt Hedges, a couple of shots off the woodwork by Atlanta, and a penalty decision by Mark Geiger that was later reversed, it could have been much worse.