Atlanta United drew first blood in its MLS win column with a resounding 3-1 dowsing of the Chicago Fire on Saturday. Ezequiel Barco scored an unforgettable wonder-strike, Chicago showcased a unique own goal technique, and Jake Mulraney let loose his inner Lionel Messi. The Five Stripes don’t get any time to enjoy its success, however, with attention immediately returning to the CONCACAF Champions League and a Tuesday quarter-final clash with the Philadelphia Union.
For the third straight year, Atlanta finds itself in the final eight of the CCL.