Gonzalo Pineda recorded his first win as a head coach after Atlanta United defeated Orlando City 3-0 in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday night. Goals from George Campbell and Ezequiel Barco delivered the first points of the Pineda era in a dominant display over the Lions in what will be a massive three points in the Five Stripes’ push for a Eastern Conference playoff spot.
“It’s not about my first victory,” Pineda said. “It’s about these three points that were important for the club…This is a reward for them [and] the fans.”
The Lineup
There’s no doubt that Pineda didn’t have the entirety of his team available for selection.